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Fresh Cucumber Tomato Avocado Salad Recipe with Easy Lemon Herb Vinaigrette

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A fresh, simple salad combining crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and creamy avocado with a tangy lemon herb vinaigrette. Perfect for quick, fuss-free meals and warm-weather dining.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium cucumbers, peeled if desired and sliced
  • 3 medium ripe tomatoes, chopped
  • 2 ripe avocados, diced
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
  • Juice and zest of 1 medium lemon
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 small clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the vegetables: rinse cucumbers and tomatoes under cold water. Slice cucumbers into thin rounds or half-moons. Chop tomatoes into roughly 1-inch pieces. Dice avocados last to avoid browning; keep pieces bite-sized.
  2. Chop the herbs and onion: finely mince parsley, basil, and red onion if using. Soak onion in cold water for 5 minutes if too strong.
  3. Make the lemon herb vinaigrette: combine lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, honey or maple syrup, salt, and pepper in a small bowl or jar. Slowly whisk in olive oil until emulsified and smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  4. Toss everything together: place cucumbers, tomatoes, avocado, herbs, and onion in a mixing bowl. Pour vinaigrette over salad and gently toss to coat evenly without mashing avocado.
  5. Rest and serve: let salad sit for 10-15 minutes at room temperature to allow flavors to meld before serving.

Notes

Use ripe but firm avocados to avoid mushiness. Season gradually with salt to prevent watery salad. Whisk vinaigrette thoroughly for a smooth dressing. Toss gently to keep avocado chunks intact. Best served within a couple of hours; store dressing separately if prepping ahead.

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