Turmeric Free Vegan Fresh Avocado Cucumber Salad
Bright, creamy, and loaded with fresh produce, this avocado and cucumber salad is the kind of dish that disappears fast at any table. Cubed avocado and crisp cucumber half-moons get tossed with juicy cherry tomatoes, sharp red onion, and a zippy lime-and-cumin dressing that ties everything together beautifully. The whole thing comes together in one bowl with no cooking required, making it an ideal option when you want something impressive without turning on the stove. Cumin adds just enough warmth and earthiness to the dressing without any of the golden spice that so many similar recipes lean on, so it's a genuinely safe and satisfying choice for anyone avoiding that particular ingredient. A handful of fresh cilantro and an optional jalapeño round out the flavors with herby brightness and a gentle kick. The key move is folding the avocado in last and keeping it gentle — you want those cubes to stay intact so every bite has that lush, buttery texture. Serve it right away for the freshest flavor, or prep the dressing and veggies ahead and add the avocado just before eating.
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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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