Cucumber Tomato Avocado Salad (Printable Version)

A fresh, colorful salad combining cucumber, tomato, avocado with zesty lemon dressing and herbs.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 large cucumber, diced
02 - 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
03 - 2 ripe avocados, diced
04 - 1/4 small red onion, finely sliced
05 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

→ Dressing

06 - 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
07 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
08 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
09 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
10 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

# Directions:

01 - In a large salad bowl, combine the diced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, diced avocado, finely sliced red onion, and chopped fresh parsley.
02 - In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, Dijon mustard, sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper until emulsified.
03 - Pour the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss to combine without crushing the avocado pieces.
04 - Taste the salad and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed.
05 - Transfer to serving plates immediately and enjoy while the vegetables maintain their crisp texture.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Quick to prepare with no cooking required.
  • Refreshingly light yet satisfying.
  • Perfect balance of creamy, crisp, and tangy flavors.
  • Suitable for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free diets.
02 -
  • Use ripe but firm avocados to ensure creaminess without mushiness.
  • Halve cherry tomatoes for quick preparation and to maintain texture.
  • Whisk the dressing thoroughly to emulsify and balance flavors.
  • Add dressing just before serving to keep the salad vibrant and avocado fresh.
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