Why you’ll love this Cucumber Tomato Avocado Salad!
- Refreshing salad, without any lettuce.
- Great side dish for cookouts and summer picnics.
- The fresh ingredients are perfect for summer months.
- Takes 15 minutes to make.
- Easy to make with 4 main ingredients and a basic dressing.
Need another summer salad? Try chicken salad stuffed avocado, Italian pasta salad with salami and mozzarella, or tomato, corn, and feta salad next!
Have extra cucumber? Use it to make a few of our favorite refreshing drinks: cucumber lemon water or an easy cucumber margarita.
How to Make Cucumber Tomato Avocado Salad
- Make the dressing: Whisk the dressing ingredients together in a small bowl.
- Prep the veggies: Cut the cucumber in half lengthwise, scoop out the seedy center then slice them into small “U” shapes. Next, halve the tomatoes and slice the onion thinly then into small pieces. Cut the avocado in half then into quarters. Peel the skin off then cut the avocado pieces into small slices. Add everything to a large salad bowl.
- Toss it together: Pour the dressing over the ingredients.
- Serve: Chill the salad for a few hours or serve right away with more fresh herbs.
Should I leave the cucumber skin on? You do not need to peel an English cucumber because the skin is thin and edible. You can use regular cucumber for this salad, but I recommend peeling those first.
Quick Tips
- How to know when the avocado is ripe: The avocado will give when you apply gentle pressure to the skin. It should feel slightly soft but not mushy. Also, if it still has its stem, try taking it off. If it’s easy to remove and is green on the top of the avocado, it’s ready!
- How to cut an avocado: Slice it in half lengthwise then remove the seed from the center. Next, slice each in half again to quarter them then peel away the skin, similar to peeling dragonfruit. Slice into chunks from there.
- Make-ahead: Make the dressing on the side and keep it in a container with a lid (like a mason jar) until you’re ready to serve. Add the dressing, then toss it and serve it when you get where you’re going.
Recipe Variations
- Chicken cucumber tomato avocado salad: Toss in some grilled chicken or pieces of rotisserie chicken to have this fresh salad as a light lunch.
- Make it Mexican: Add a can of drained fire-roasted corn, or fresh sweet corn, diced fresh jalapeno, and queso fresco.
- Make it Greek: Swap the cilantro and lime juice for fresh oregano and fresh lemon juice. Add in some bell peppers, green onions, chickpeas, kalamata olives, and feta cheese!
- Different tomatoes: Use any juicy, ripe tomatoes you have on hand and slice them into chunks.
- Add more veggies: Mix in crunchy sweet peppers, spinach, or arugula.
Need a main dish? Try it with grilled burgers, crispy cilantro lime chicken, or blackened chicken tenders.
Cucumber Tomato Avocado Salad
This quick and easy cucumber tomato avocado salad is the perfect side dish to take to your next cookout. Use up fresh, seasonal ingredients like crisp cucumber, creamy avocado, juicy tomatoes. Toss with fresh herbs and citrus. Add grilled chicken for extra protein.
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Servings: 6 people
Ingredients
- 1 English cucumber sliced in half lengthwise, seeded, and cut into small pieces (Note 1)
- 2 avocados quartered and cut into chunks
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes cut in half lengthwise
- 1/2 small red onion peeled and cut into small small pieces
- 3 Tablespoons lime juice (about 1 lime)
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil (avocado oil works too)
- 1 Tablespoon honey
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup cilantro finely chopped
Instructions
- Start by whisking all of the dressing ingredients together in a small bowl then set aside.3 Tablespoons lime juice, 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, 1 Tablespoon honey, 2 cloves garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 cup cilantro
- If you haven't already, prep all of the veggies: Halve the tomatoes and slice the onion thinly then into small pieces. Cut the cucumber in half lengthwise, scoop out the seedy center then slice them into small "U" shapes. Cut the avocado in half then into quarters. Peel the skin off then cut into small slices.1 English cucumber, 2 avocados
- Add the cucumber, tomato, onion, and avocado to a large serving bowl, toss with the prepared dressing, and serve right away for best results.1 pint cherry tomatoes, 1/2 small red onion
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Notes
Note 1. Cucumber. You can use regular cucumber instead of English cucumber. Peel the skin before cutting!
Make-ahead: Make the dressing on the side and keep it in a container with a lid (like a mason jar) until you’re ready to serve. Add the dressing, then toss it and serve it when you get where you’re going.
Store: This recipe will last up to 3 days in the fridge in an airtight container. The citrus from the limes helps prevent the avocado from going brown, but you can squeeze a bit more lime juice on top before storing. I don’t recommend freezing this recipe.
Recipe variations:
- Chicken cucumber tomato avocado salad: Toss in some grilled chicken or pieces of rotisserie chicken to have this fresh salad as a light lunch.
- Make it Mexican: Add a can of drained fire-roasted corn, or fresh sweet corn, diced fresh jalapeno, and queso fresco (optional).
- Make it Greek: Swap the cilantro and lime juice for fresh oregano and fresh lemon juice. Add in some bell peppers, green onions, chickpeas, kalamata olives, and feta cheese!
- Different tomatoes: Use roma tomatoes, grape tomatoes, or any ripe tomatoes you have on hand and slice them into chunks.
- Add more veggies: Mix in crunchy sweet peppers, spinach, and arugula.
- Swap herbs: Chop fresh basil, dill, or parsley and toss it into the salad dressing for a different, fresh taste.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 226kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Sodium: 209mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 585IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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