MSG Free Vegan Fresh Avocado Cucumber Salad
Creamy avocado, crisp cucumber, and juicy cherry tomatoes come together in a bright, refreshing salad that feels like summer in a bowl. The dressing is nothing more than fresh lime juice, extra-virgin olive oil, and a pinch of cumin — every single ingredient is whole and recognizable, which means no hidden additives or flavor enhancers to worry about. For anyone navigating processed food sensitivities, that kind of ingredient transparency is genuinely hard to find in a packaged salad or restaurant side dish. A handful of fresh cilantro and thinly sliced red onion add layers of flavor that make this feel far more complex than the prep time deserves. The folding technique keeps those avocado cubes intact and luscious rather than turning the whole thing into guacamole. A little jalapeño is optional but highly recommended if you want a gentle kick that plays beautifully against the cool cucumber. Serve it right away and it's absolutely stunning — vibrant, zesty, and completely clean from start to finish.
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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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