Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 3 ripe tomatoes, diced
- 2 ripe avocados, cubed
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped (optional)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon or lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: crumbled feta cheese or toasted nuts for added texture
Instructions
- Start by washing the cucumbers and tomatoes thoroughly. Thinly slice the cucumbers and dice the tomatoes. Peel and cube the avocados carefully to prevent browning. Thinly slice the red onion.
- In a large bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers, diced tomatoes, cubed avocados, and red onions. Gently toss to mix evenly.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon or lime juice, salt, and pepper. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients.
- Sprinkle chopped cilantro or parsley over the top. Add optional feta cheese or toasted nuts for extra flavor and texture. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 15-30 minutes.
Notes
- Use ripe avocados to ensure creaminess and flavor. Add lemon or lime juice to prevent browning.
- This salad can be customized with additional vegetables or proteins like grilled chicken or radishes.
- Best enjoyed fresh, but can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegan,Vegetarian,Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 200g)
- Calories: 150 Kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg