PCOS Friendly Vegan Fresh Avocado Cucumber Salad
Creamy avocado, crisp cucumber, and juicy cherry tomatoes come together in a bright, satisfying salad that feels indulgent without working against your body. The star here is the combination of healthy fats from avocado and extra-virgin olive oil, both of which support hormone balance and help reduce inflammation — two things that matter a lot when managing PCOS. A zesty lime and cumin dressing ties everything together with bold, fresh flavor that makes this feel like way more than a simple salad. Red onion and cilantro add a pop of color and a layer of complexity, while the optional jalapeño brings just enough heat to keep things interesting. Everything comes together in one bowl with minimal prep, so it's genuinely easy to pull off on a busy weeknight. Serve it immediately to catch the avocado at its creamiest and the cucumber at its crunchiest — this one is best enjoyed fresh.
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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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