Avocado and Cucumber Salad
This avocado, cucumber, and tomato salad is an easy, refreshing summer salad that combines ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and creamy avocado for the perfect side dish or summer lunch recipe. Enjoy it with grilled meats or even use it as a topping for tacos. This salad is simple to make, and a healthy, flavorful summer side dish.
Ingredients
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 1 lb. cherry tomatoes, cut in half see note 1
- 1 large English cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of one lemon about 3-4 tablespoons of lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp coarse salt (sea salt, kosher salt) more to taste
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Assemble: Add avocado, tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion to a medium bowl.
- Add dressing: Drizzle on the olive oil and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper and gently toss until everything is well coated. Serve right away.
Notes
Note 1: I love using ripe cherry tomatoes for this recipe, but if you can find super-ripe tomatoes on the vine that are in season, go for it! I also like using colorful heirloom tomatoes if I can find them.