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Fresh Cucumber Tomato Avocado Salad Recipe with Easy Lemon Herb Vinaigrette

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A refreshing and light salad combining crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and creamy avocado with a bright lemon herb vinaigrette. Perfect for quick meals and summer gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium cucumbers, peeled and diced (English or Persian cucumbers)
  • 2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
  • 1 large ripe avocado, diced
  • 1/4 small red onion, finely chopped (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon fresh basil or dill
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Vegetables: Peel and dice 2 medium cucumbers into 1/2-inch cubes. Halve 2 cups of cherry or grape tomatoes. Finely chop 1/4 of a small red onion if using. Dice 1 large ripe avocado into chunks similar in size to the cucumber.
  2. Chop the Herbs: Roughly chop 2 tablespoons of fresh parsley and 1 tablespoon of fresh basil or dill.
  3. Make the Lemon Herb Vinaigrette: In a small bowl or jar, combine 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1 minced garlic clove, and 1/2 teaspoon honey or maple syrup. Add salt and pepper to taste. Whisk or shake until emulsified.
  4. Toss the Salad: In a large mixing bowl, gently combine cucumbers, tomatoes, avocado, red onion, and herbs. Pour vinaigrette over salad and toss carefully to coat without breaking avocado chunks.
  5. Final Touches and Serve: Taste and adjust seasoning with extra salt, pepper, or lemon juice if needed. Serve immediately for best freshness. If preparing ahead, keep dressing separate and toss just before serving.

Notes

Use ripe but firm avocados to avoid mushiness. Prepare vinaigrette just before tossing to keep flavors bright. Toss salad gently to keep avocado chunks intact. Keep dressing separate if making ahead to prevent sogginess. A squeeze of lemon juice on avocado helps prevent browning.

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Keywords: cucumber salad, avocado salad, tomato salad, lemon herb vinaigrette, fresh salad, summer salad, easy salad, healthy salad, gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan

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