🥒 Cucumber Avocado Salad with Lemon & Herbs
🧺 Ingredients
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2 cucumbers, thinly sliced 🥒
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2 ripe avocados, diced 🥑
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¼ red onion, finely sliced 🧅
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2 tbsp fresh lemon juice 🍋
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1 tbsp olive oil 🫒
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1 tbsp fresh dill or parsley, chopped 🌿
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Salt & pepper, to taste 🧂
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(Optional) ½ tsp crushed red chili flakes 🌶️ for a little heat
🥣 Instructions
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Prep the ingredients:
Wash and slice cucumbers, dice avocados, and thinly slice the red onion. -
Make the dressing:
In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, and herbs. -
Combine everything:
In a large mixing bowl, gently toss cucumbers, avocados, and red onion. -
Add dressing:
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss lightly so the avocados stay chunky. -
Serve immediately for best texture and flavor — cool, creamy, and zesty! 🍋
💡 Optional Add-Ins
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Feta cheese or goat cheese for a salty, tangy twist
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Cherry tomatoes for color and sweetness
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Chopped mint for an extra-fresh flavor
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Toasted sesame seeds or sunflower seeds for crunch
❓ Q&A Section
Q1: Can I make this salad ahead of time?
👉 It’s best served fresh because avocado browns quickly. However, you can mix the cucumber, onion, and dressing ahead, then add avocado right before serving.
Q2: What herbs work best?
👉 Fresh dill, parsley, mint, or even cilantro — all pair beautifully with lemon and avocado.
Q3: Is it suitable for weight loss or diabetics?
👉 Yes! It’s low-carb, high in healthy fats, and full of fiber — great for blood sugar balance and satiety.
Q4: How can I make it creamy without mayo?
👉 The avocado itself adds creaminess! For extra richness, add a spoon of Greek yogurt or plain yogurt.
Q5: What can I serve it with?
👉 Perfect alongside grilled chicken, fish, steak, or as part of a Mediterranean meal with hummus and pita.