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Avocado Salad

Refreshing Avocado Salad with Zesty Cilantro Dressing

This Avocado Salad features crunchy cucumbers and juicy tomatoes, tossed in a zesty cilantro dressing, perfect for a quick meal or side dish.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 large English Cucumber You can substitute with regular cucumber if necessary.
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Swap with diced regular tomatoes if cherry is unavailable.
  • 1/2 medium Red Onion Substitute with green onion for a milder flavor.
  • 2 ripe Avocados Choose ripe avocados for the best flavor.
For the Cilantro Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil Use any mild oil if preferred.
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed is best.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro Parsley can be used for a less potent flavor.
  • to taste Salt Adjust to taste.
  • to taste Black Pepper Adjust to taste.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Mason jar

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Start by preparing your fresh ingredients for the Avocado Salad. Cut the English cucumber into quarters and slice them into thin pieces. Halve the cherry tomatoes and thinly slice the red onion. Then, carefully dice the ripe avocados.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, gently combine the prepared cucumber slices, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, and diced avocados. Use a spatula or wooden spoon to lift and fold the ingredients to maintain the integrity of the avocados.
  3. In a small mason jar or bowl, add a splash of olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and chopped cilantro along with salt and black pepper. Seal the jar or whisk the ingredients until well combined.
  4. Drizzle the citrusy cilantro dressing over the salad mixture. Toss the ingredients gently to evenly coat them without mashing the avocados.
  5. Serve the Avocado Salad immediately. Garnish with extra cilantro if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 3gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 120mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 6gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.6mg

Notes

For best taste, serve fresh and consume immediately. To prevent browning, use ample lemon juice in the dressing. Customize with protein or extra veggies as desired.

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