Simple Avocado Salad
A refreshing and vibrant salad featuring creamy avocados, crisp cucumbers, and juicy tomatoes tossed in a zesty lime dressing.
Ingredients
- •2 ripe large avocados, diced
- •2 cups seedless cucumbers, diced (300g)
- •2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved (300g)
- •1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- •1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (10g)
- •3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- •2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- •1/2 teaspoon salt
- •1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Prepare all the vegetables by washing them thoroughly, then dicing the cucumbers and avocados, halving the tomatoes, and thinly slicing the red onion.
- 2
In a large salad bowl, gently combine the diced avocados, cucumbers, halved tomatoes, sliced red onion, and chopped cilantro.
- 3
In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, fresh lime juice, salt, and black pepper until well emulsified.
- 4
Pour the dressing evenly over the salad ingredients.
- 5
Toss everything together very gently to avoid mashing the avocados while ensuring all the vegetables are coated in the dressing.
- 6
Serve immediately for the best texture and vibrant color.
💡 Chef tips
- To prevent the avocados from browning, toss them with the lime juice immediately after dicing if you need to prep them ahead of time.
- Add a pinch of ground cumin or chili flakes to the dressing if you want to give the salad a subtle spicy kick.
- This salad is best enjoyed fresh and does not store well once dressed, as the salt will cause the vegetables to release water.
✅ How it should turn out
The finished salad should look vibrant and colorful with perfectly tender avocado chunks, crisp cucumbers, and a bright, zesty aroma that tastes delightfully fresh and tangy.