Cucumber Tomato Avocado Salad
A vibrant and refreshing salad perfect for summer, packed with nutritious ingredients and ready in under 15 minutes.
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 2 pieces cucumbers, diced Choose firm cucumbers.
- 2 large tomatoes, diced Good quality tomatoes add flavor.
- 1 piece avocado, diced Ensure it's ripe but not overripe.
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped Can substitute with parsley or basil.
- 1 piece lemon, juiced Freshly squeezed lemon juice is ideal.
- 2 tablespoons olive oil Use extra virgin olive oil for better flavor.
- to taste Salt and pepper Essential for enhancing flavor.
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Wash cucumbers and tomatoes. Dice them into bite-sized pieces and add to a large bowl.
- Cut avocado in half, remove the pit, scoop out the flesh, and dice. Add to the bowl.
- Chop cilantro and mix it into the bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper before drizzling over the salad.
- Gently toss all ingredients together and serve immediately.
Notes
For an extra refreshing kick, chill the salad in the fridge for about 30 minutes before serving. Avoid overmixing to prevent bruising the avocado.