Vegetarian Vegan Fresh Avocado Cucumber Salad
Bright, creamy, and loaded with fresh produce, this salad is the kind of dish that disappears fast at any table. Buttery avocado cubes get folded together with crisp English cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, and thinly sliced red onion, all tossed in a zesty lime and cumin dressing that ties everything together beautifully. A handful of fresh cilantro adds an herby lift, and if you like a little heat, the optional jalapeño takes it up a notch without overwhelming the other flavors. The technique here matters — folding the avocado in last and keeping it gentle means you get satisfying chunks rather than guacamole, so every bite has real texture. It comes together in one bowl with no cooking required, making it an effortless choice for busy weeknights, backyard gatherings, or a light lunch. Serve it immediately after mixing to catch the avocado at its freshest and the vegetables at their crispest.
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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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