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Fresh Cucumber Tomato Avocado Salad

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A refreshing and easy summer side salad combining crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, creamy avocado, and mild red onion with a light lemon-olive oil dressing.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium cucumbers, peeled if skin is thick or waxy, sliced or diced
  • 3 medium ripe tomatoes (Roma or vine-ripened), chopped
  • 1 ripe avocado, diced
  • ½ small red onion, thinly sliced and soaked in cold water for 10 minutes
  • A handful of chopped cilantro or parsley (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • Juice of 1 medium lemon
  • Salt to taste (preferably flaky sea salt)
  • Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
  • Optional: crumbled feta or toasted pine nuts

Instructions

  1. Thinly slice ½ small red onion and soak in cold water for 10 minutes to mellow the sharpness, then drain and pat dry.
  2. Peel (if desired) and slice or dice 2 medium cucumbers into bite-sized pieces.
  3. Chop 3 medium ripe tomatoes into chunks similar in size to the cucumber.
  4. Cut 1 ripe avocado in half, remove the pit, peel, and dice into chunks. Toss gently with a squeeze of lemon juice immediately after cutting to prevent browning.
  5. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, juice of one lemon, a pinch of sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  6. In a medium bowl, combine cucumbers, tomatoes, avocado, and drained red onion slices. Pour the dressing over and gently toss to coat all pieces evenly without mashing the avocado.
  7. If using, sprinkle a handful of chopped cilantro or parsley and fold gently to incorporate.
  8. Let the salad rest for 5-10 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.

Notes

Soak red onion slices in cold water for 10 minutes to reduce sharpness without losing crunch. Add avocado last and toss gently to avoid browning and mashing. Keep avocado and dressing separate if prepping ahead. Use fresh, ripe produce for best flavor. Optional add-ins include feta cheese, toasted pine nuts, or a splash of balsamic vinegar for variation.

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