Fresh Cucumber Tomato Avocado Salad with Zesty Lime Dressing
A quick, fresh, and light salad combining crisp cucumber, juicy tomatoes, and creamy avocado with a bright and tangy lime dressing. Perfect for a healthy side or light meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large cucumber, peeled and diced (English cucumber preferred)
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey or agave syrup
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Optional: 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables: peel the cucumber if desired and dice into 1/2-inch cubes. Halve the cherry tomatoes and dice the avocados carefully to avoid mashing.
- Make the dressing: in a small bowl or jar, combine lime juice, olive oil, honey, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Whisk or shake until emulsified and slightly thickened.
- Toss the salad: gently fold the cucumber, tomatoes, and avocado into the dressing. Add cilantro if using and toss lightly again to combine without mashing the avocado.
- Optional: let the salad rest at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
Use ripe but firm avocados to prevent mushiness and browning. Toss gently to keep avocado intact. Lime juice helps slow browning. Best served fresh or within 24 hours refrigerated with plastic wrap pressed on surface. Optional chili flakes add extra zing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup per serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 6
- Protein: 2
Keywords: cucumber salad, avocado salad, tomato salad, lime dressing, fresh salad, healthy salad, vegan salad, gluten-free salad