We tried a cucumber-avocado salad in a restaurant last year – it was the only vegan option on the menu, so I reluctantly ordered it. The salad had avocado, cucumber, and onions with lemon juice as a dressing – or that’s what I guessed. It pleasantly surprised me and left me craving for more.
Rarely it happens that after having something is a restaurant, I want to try it at home. This was one such occasion. Once back, I tried various versions of avocado-cucumber salad. After more than a dozen trials, with all of them delicious, I have the winner – a simple recipe with a dressing that we all, in the family, love. I tried mint leaves in the dressing to give a soothing, refreshing taste, and I must say that it has made this salad our hero!
This salad is very filling due to the healthy monosaturated fats in Avocado. Avocados are the most nutrient-dense fruit [Sears et al., 2010]. They are rich in Vitamins A,B,E, and folic acid. Cucumber and Tomatoes are rich in anti-oxidants; I’ve shared in the article “10 healthy foods to eat everyday” about how anti-oxidants are healthy for us and are cancer-preventing and good for health. Long story short: A bowl of this salad is excellent for our healths.
Disclaimer: Please consult with your doctor if you are allergic to any food here. Also, please control the portions.
How to make Avocado Cucumber Tomato Salad?
Step-by-Step Instructions
Serves:
2
Ready In:
10 minutes
Diet:
Vegan,
Gluten-Free
Ingredients
- 2 Avocados – Just about ripe (Not over-ripe)
For a perfect salad, the skin should be dark and not green but avocados shouldn’t be mushy/soft. - 1 medium-sized Cucumber
- 4-6 cherry tomatoes (Or 1 large Tomato)
- 1 medium lemon
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt (to taste)
- 4-5 fresh mint leaves
Step 1
Chop mint leaves finely.
Step 2
Dressing: Mix olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and chopped mint leaves. You may store this dressing for 3-4 days in the refrigerator.
Step 3
Peel the cucumber and chop into small cubes of approximately an inch each.
Step 4
Peel, deseed, and chop Avocados into small cubes similar in size as Cucumber pieces.
Step 5
Chop cherry tomatoes into halves.
Step 6
Add chopped Avocado, Cucumber and tomatoes in a bowl, add the dressing and give a gentle mix. Serve.
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Avocado Cucumber Tomato Salad
Ingredients
- 2 Avocados Medium Sized
- 1 Cucumber Medium Sized
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil Virgin/Extra Virgin
- 5 Cherry Tomato Or 1 Medium Tomato
- 1/2 tsp Salt to taste
- 5 Mint Leaves Fresh
- 1 Lemon Medium
Instructions
- Chop mint leaves finely.
- Dressing: Mix olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and chopped mint leaves. You may store this dressing for 3-4 days in the refrigerator
- Peel the cucumber and chop into small cubes of approximately an inch each.
- Peel, deseed, and chop Avocados into small cubes similar in size as Cucumber pieces.
- Chop cherry tomatoes into halves.
- Add chopped Avocado, Cucumber and tomatoes in a bowl, add the dressing and give a gentle mix. Serve.
Loved this ; very simple and delicious
Thanks for the note, Kanupriya! I’m glad that you liked it.
Thanks for the note, Kanupriya! I’m glad you liked it 🙂
Tried this recipe, came out perfect. So healthy and delicious!
Thanks so much for trying and writing back, Divya! I’m glad you liked it!