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Fresh Cucumber Tomato Avocado Salad Recipe Easy Zesty Lime Dressing

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A fresh and zesty cucumber, tomato, and avocado salad tossed with a bright lime dressing, perfect for a quick, healthy, and satisfying summer dish.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium cucumbers, peeled if skin is thick, chopped into bite-sized pieces
  • 3 medium ripe tomatoes, diced
  • 2 ripe avocados, peeled, pitted, and cubed
  • 1/4 small red onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
  • Juice of 2 fresh limes (about 3 tablespoons)
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon honey or agave nectar
  • 1 small clove garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Pinch of chili flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Wash cucumbers and tomatoes thoroughly. Peel cucumbers if needed and chop into roughly 1/2-inch chunks. Dice tomatoes to a similar size. Scoop out and cube ripe avocados carefully to avoid bruising.
  2. Finely mince the red onion and garlic. If sensitive to raw onion, soak chopped onion in cold water for 10 minutes, then drain well.
  3. In a small bowl or jar, combine lime juice, olive oil, honey, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Whisk or shake vigorously until emulsified and slightly thickened. Adjust seasoning as needed.
  4. In a mixing bowl, gently combine cucumbers, tomatoes, avocado, red onion, and cilantro. Pour over the lime dressing and toss lightly to coat without mashing the avocado.
  5. Taste and add more salt, pepper, or chili flakes if desired. Let the salad sit for 5–10 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.

Notes

Add avocado just before serving to prevent browning. Use a jar with a tight lid to shake and emulsify the dressing better than whisking. Be gentle when tossing to avoid mashing avocado and tomatoes. For vegan option, replace honey with maple syrup or agave nectar.

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Keywords: cucumber salad, tomato salad, avocado salad, lime dressing, fresh salad, summer salad, healthy salad, vegetarian, gluten-free

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