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Fresh Cucumber Tomato Avocado Salad with Easy Zesty Lemon Dressing

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A light, fresh, and easy-to-make salad featuring crunchy cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and creamy avocado tossed in a bright, tangy lemon dressing. Perfect for summer gatherings and quick meals.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium English cucumbers, peeled and diced
  • 3 medium ripe Roma tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 large ripe avocado, diced
  • 1/4 cup finely diced red onion
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
  • 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 small clove garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • Salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Peel the English cucumbers and dice into 1/2-inch cubes.
  2. Chop the Roma tomatoes into similar-sized chunks, removing excess seeds if desired.
  3. Dice the avocado last to prevent browning and gently toss into a mixing bowl.
  4. Finely chop 1/4 cup red onion. If sensitive to raw onion, soak in cold water for 5 minutes and drain before adding.
  5. Add cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, and chopped parsley to the bowl with avocado. Toss gently to combine without mashing the avocado.
  6. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together lemon juice, minced garlic, olive oil, honey, salt (about 1/2 teaspoon), and freshly cracked black pepper to taste. Adjust seasoning as needed.
  7. Pour the dressing over the salad and gently fold to coat evenly without crushing the avocado or tomatoes.
  8. Optionally, let the salad rest at room temperature for 5-10 minutes to allow flavors to meld, but serve promptly to avoid avocado browning.
  9. Serve immediately as a fresh side or light main dish.

Notes

Use ripe but firm avocados to avoid mushiness. Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor. Cut all ingredients uniformly for even flavor distribution. Toss gently to keep avocado intact. Add salt with dressing and serve immediately to maintain crunch. Dressing can be made ahead and whisked before use. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 24 hours, keeping dressing separate if possible.

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Keywords: cucumber salad, tomato salad, avocado salad, lemon dressing, summer salad, easy salad, healthy salad, vegan salad, gluten-free salad

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