Zesty Summer Delight: Cucumber Avocado Salad Recipe

Refreshing Cucumber Avocado Salad

Today, I’m excited to share with you a light and refreshing summer recipe for a cucumber avocado salad. This dish is perfect for hot days when you’re craving something cool and delicious. The combination of fresh cucumbers, creamy avocado, and zesty lime dressing is sure to tantalize your taste buds.

Ingredients:

• 2 medium cucumbers, thinly sliced
• 1 ripe avocado, diced
• 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• Juice of 1 lime
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Sea salt and black pepper, to taste

Kitchen Tools:

• knife
• cutting board
• mixing bowl
• citrus juicer

Start by thinly slicing the cucumbers and red onion and placing them in a mixing bowl. Add in the diced avocado and chopped cilantro. In a separate bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, sea salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Pour the dressing over the cucumber avocado mixture and gently toss to combine. Make sure the salad is evenly coated with the zesty dressing. Adjust the seasoning to taste, adding more salt and pepper if needed.

Let the salad chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. When ready to serve, give it a final toss and garnish with extra cilantro or lime wedges for a pop of color.

This cucumber avocado salad weighs approximately 750 grams total and serves 4 people. Each serving is about 187 grams. One serving of this salad is around 150 calories.

One clever tip for this recipe is to add a sprinkle of Tajin seasoning for an extra kick of flavor. It adds a slightly spicy, tangy twist that complements the fresh ingredients beautifully.

I hope you enjoy making this refreshing cucumber avocado salad! Feel free to customize it with your favorite ingredients or serve it alongside grilled chicken or fish for a complete meal. Bon appétit!