Description
Tomato Cucumber & Avocado Salad bursting with fresh ingredients like avocado, cucumber, and tomatoes! Refreshing, easy, and perfect for summer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium cucumbers (about 2 cups when diced)
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes (2 cups), halved
- 2 ripe avocados, diced into ¾-inch cubes
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped (or fresh dill or parsley)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced (optional)
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano (optional)
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the vegetables Start by washing all produce thoroughly under cold running water. Pat the cucumbers and tomatoes dry with a clean kitchen towel. For the cucumbers, trim both ends and slice them lengthwise, then cut into ½-inch half-moons or dice into cubes. If using regular cucumbers with thick skin, you might want to peel them first. Halve the cherry tomatoes, or if using larger tomatoes, core them and cut into 1-inch chunks. Thinly slice the red onion and place in a bowl of cold water for 5-10 minutes to reduce sharpness.
- Step 2: Make the dressing In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, fresh lemon juice, minced garlic (if using), salt, pepper, and dried oregano until well combined. The dressing should look slightly emulsified. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed—remember that the avocado will mellow the flavors when added.
- Step 3: Prepare the avocados Cut the avocados in half lengthwise around the pit. Remove the pit by carefully striking it with a knife and twisting. Score the flesh into cubes while still in the skin, then scoop out with a large spoon. Immediately drizzle with a little extra lemon juice to prevent browning.
- Step 4: Combine and serve In a large bowl, combine the cucumber, tomatoes, and drained red onion. Pour about three-quarters of the dressing over the vegetables and toss gently. Add the chopped cilantro (or alternative herbs) and mix again. Finally, add the avocado cubes and drizzle with the remaining dressing. Using two large spoons, gently fold the ingredients together to coat everything with dressing without mashing the avocado. Serve immediately for the freshest flavor and texture in your Tomato Cucumber & Avocado Salad.
Notes
Fresh ingredients will always yield the best flavor results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 236
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 323mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg