Description
Enjoy this refreshing Fresh Avocado and Cucumber Salad with zesty lemon vinaigrette, perfect for a healthy side dish or light meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 large cucumber
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cut the avocados in half, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a large bowl.
- Dice the avocado into bite-sized pieces.
- Peel the cucumber, slice it in half lengthwise, and remove the seeds. Then, slice it into half-moons and add to the bowl.
- Add the red onion and cilantro to the mixture.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine.
- Serve immediately or chill for later.
Notes
- This salad is best served fresh. If preparing in advance, add the dressing just before serving to prevent browning of the avocados.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Fresh Avocado and Cucumber Salad, Lemon Vinaigrette, Salad recipes, Healthy salad