Mediterranean Diet Friendly Vegan Fresh Avocado Cucumber Salad
Bright, creamy, and loaded with fresh vegetables, this salad is exactly the kind of dish that makes eating well feel effortless. Ripe avocado brings richness and healthy fats, while crisp English cucumber and juicy cherry tomatoes keep every bite light and refreshing. A simple dressing of extra-virgin olive oil and fresh lime juice ties it all together — both staples of the Mediterranean approach to eating, where quality fats and whole plant foods take center stage. The ground cumin adds just enough warmth to make the flavors feel layered rather than flat, and the optional jalapeño is there if you want a little kick. Because everything is raw and assembled in one bowl, there's no cooking required and no complicated technique to worry about. The key is folding the avocado in gently at the end so it stays in satisfying chunks rather than turning into guacamole. Serve it immediately for the best texture, and don't be shy about squeezing in a little extra lime right before it hits the table.
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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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