Macadamia Free Vegan Fresh Avocado Cucumber Salad
Creamy avocado, crisp cucumber, and juicy cherry tomatoes come together in a bright, zesty salad that feels like summer in a bowl. The cumin-lime dressing is whisked together in minutes and coats every ingredient with a warm, citrusy kick that keeps things lively without overpowering the fresh produce. Thinly sliced red onion and optional jalapeño add just enough bite, while a handful of cilantro ties the whole thing together with an herby finish. The key move here is folding the avocado in last and keeping it gentle — you want those cubes to stay intact so every bite delivers that buttery, satisfying texture. Everything in this recipe is straightforward pantry and produce-aisle stuff, so there's no need to scan labels or stress about hidden nut ingredients sneaking into your meal. It comes together fast and is best served right away, making it an ideal last-minute side for tacos, grilled dishes, or honestly just eaten straight from the bowl.
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4 servings
- 2 large avocados, pitted, peeled, and cut into ¾-inch cubes
- 1 large english cucumber, halved lengthwise and sliced into ¼-inch half-moons
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¼ red onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp salt, or to taste
- ¼ tsp black pepper, or to taste
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely diced (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper until combined.
- 2
Add the cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and jalapeño, if using, to the bowl and toss gently to coat in the dressing.
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