Cucumber Tomato Avocado Salad (Printable)

Vibrant mix of cucumber, tomato, avocado, and tangy lemon dressing for a fresh, light meal option.

# What you need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 large cucumber, diced
02 - 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
03 - 2 ripe avocados, diced
04 - 1/4 small red onion, finely sliced
05 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

→ Dressing

06 - 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
07 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
08 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
09 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
10 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

# How to make it:

01 - In a large salad bowl, combine the diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, diced avocado, thinly sliced red onion, and chopped fresh parsley.
02 - In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, Dijon mustard, sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper until fully emulsified.
03 - Pour the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss to combine, taking care not to mash the avocado pieces.
04 - Taste the salad and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
05 - Transfer to serving plates immediately for optimal freshness and texture.

# Helpful Hints:

01 -
  • It comes together in 15 minutes flat, which means you can go from hungry to satisfied before you've even settled into your afternoon.
  • Every bite feels fresh and alive, with textures that actually contrast instead of melting into a sad mush.
  • The lemon dressing is bright enough to make vegetables taste like the main event, not the supporting cast.
02 -
  • Add the dressing just before you serve if you're not eating immediately, or your avocado will turn an unappealing brown and the cucumbers will go limp.
  • Cut your vegetables into roughly the same size so every spoonful has a bit of everything and nothing dominates the bite.
03 -
  • If your lemon dressing breaks or looks separated, whisk in a tiny bit more mustard to bring it back together.
  • For a salad that travels well, pack the dressing in a separate container and toss everything right before eating, so nothing gets damaged in transit.
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