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Fresh Cucumber Tomato Avocado Salad with Easy Healthy Lemon Herb Dressing

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A quick, fresh, and easy salad combining crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, creamy avocado, and a bright lemon herb dressing. Perfect as a light meal or side dish.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium English cucumbers, thinly sliced
  • 3 large ripe tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 large ripe avocado, diced
  • ¼ small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
  • Juice of 1 large lemon (about 3 tablespoons)
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes
  • Optional: sprinkle of feta cheese

Instructions

  1. Rinse and dry cucumbers and tomatoes. Thinly slice cucumbers into ¼-inch thick half-moons or rounds. Chop tomatoes into bite-sized chunks, removing excess seeds if watery. Dice avocado just before assembling to prevent browning. Thinly slice red onion.
  2. In a small bowl or jar, combine lemon juice, minced garlic, and olive oil. Whisk or shake vigorously until emulsified and slightly thickened. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  3. In a medium mixing bowl, gently toss cucumbers, tomatoes, avocado, red onion, and chopped herbs.
  4. Pour lemon herb dressing over salad and toss lightly to coat evenly without mashing avocado.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or lemon juice as needed. Add red pepper flakes if desired.
  6. Serve immediately or chill up to 2 hours before serving. If chilled, gently toss before plating.

Notes

Use ripe but firm tomatoes and slightly soft avocado for best texture. Whisk dressing well to emulsify. Avoid over-tossing to keep avocado intact. Prepare avocado last to prevent browning. Store leftovers covered in fridge up to 2 days; toss with lemon juice before serving to refresh.

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

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