Rice Free Vegan Fresh Avocado Cucumber Salad
This vibrant salad is everything you want on a warm day — creamy avocado, crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a zippy lime-cumin dressing that ties it all together beautifully. The combination of textures is genuinely satisfying, and the fresh cilantro and red onion add just enough bite to keep every forkful interesting. A touch of jalapeño is optional, but it brings a gentle heat that really elevates the whole bowl. Because every ingredient here is a whole, fresh vegetable or a simple pantry staple, there's no grain filler or hidden starch to worry about — it's naturally free of rice without any substitutions required. The dressing comes together in seconds with a quick whisk, and the folding technique keeps those avocado cubes intact so you get gorgeous, creamy chunks rather than guacamole. This one is best served right away while the avocado is bright and the cucumber still has its crunch, making it a perfect last-minute side or light lunch.
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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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