Cucumber avocado salad
This cucumber avocado salad combines creamy avocado with crunchy cucumber and zesty lemon juice, enhanced by fresh coriander. It's a quick, refreshing dish for a light lunch or as a side.
Cook time 0 min
Prep time 15 min
Ingredients:
1/2 cucumber1/4 avocado
1 tsp coriander leaves
1 tsp lemon juice
2 dash salt
1 dash black pepper
This refreshing cucumber avocado salad is the perfect blend of creamy avocado, crunchy cucumber, and zesty lemon juice. Enhanced with fresh coriander and a hint of salt and pepper, it's a simple yet delicious dish that’s perfect for a light lunch or as a side dish to complement your main course.
Instructions:
- Rinse the cucumber thoroughly under cold water.
- Cut the cucumber lengthwise in half and then into thin slices or small cubes, depending on your preference.
- Place the cucumber pieces in a large mixing bowl.
- Cut the avocado in half and remove the pit.
- Scoop out a quarter of the avocado flesh and cut it into small cubes.
- Add the avocado cubes to the bowl with the cucumber.
- Finely chop the coriander leaves.
- Sprinkle the chopped coriander over the cucumber and avocado mixture.
- Drizzle the lemon juice over the salad.
- Add two dashes of salt and one dash of black pepper to the bowl.
- Gently toss all the ingredients together to ensure they are evenly combined and the dressing is well-distributed.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary, adding more lemon juice, salt, or pepper as desired.
- Transfer the salad to a serving dish.
- Enjoy your fresh and healthy cucumber avocado salad immediately for the best taste and texture.
With minimal ingredients and a quick prep time, this cucumber avocado salad is a delicious and healthy option that doesn’t compromise on flavor. It's sure to become a go-to recipe whenever you need a fresh and vibrant dish. Enjoy it immediately after preparing for the best taste and texture.
Cucumber avocado salad FAQ:
This cucumber avocado salad can be prepared in about 10 minutes. The steps involve chopping the cucumber and avocado and mixing the ingredients together.
If you don't have coriander leaves, you can substitute them with parsley or mint for a different flavor profile. The salad will still remain fresh and vibrant.
It's best to serve this salad immediately to enjoy the crisp texture of the cucumber and avocado. If you need to prepare it ahead of time, consider storing the cucumber and avocado separately until serving to prevent browning.
For this recipe, you can use about half of a medium cucumber and a quarter of a medium avocado. Adjust the amounts based on your preference or the size of the produce available.
A ripe avocado should yield slightly to gentle pressure when squeezed. If it feels hard, it’s not ready, and if it feels too soft, it may be overripe. Aim for a slightly firm but gently yielding avocado.
Cooking Tips:
- Ensure the avocado is ripe by giving it a gentle squeeze; it should yield slightly but not feel too mushy.
- Chill the cucumber in the refrigerator before preparing the salad for an extra refreshing dish.
- Feel free to adjust the lemon juice, salt, and pepper to your taste preferences.
- For an added twist, consider adding a teaspoon of olive oil or a few cherry tomatoes.
- Serve the salad immediately after preparing to maintain its fresh and crisp texture.
Nutrition Facts
1 ServingsCalories 100kcal
Protein 1.70g
Carbohydrates 8g
Fiber 3.92g
Sugar 2.15g
Fat 7g
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