Cucumber Tomato Avocado Salad (Print)

A crisp blend of cucumber, tomato, avocado, and lemon dressing delivering fresh, zesty flavors.

# 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, halved cherry tomatoes, diced avocado, thinly sliced red onion, and chopped 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 the mixture becomes emulsified and well combined.
03 - Pour the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss to combine, being careful not to mash the avocado pieces.
04 - Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lemon juice as needed to achieve desired flavor balance.
05 - Transfer to serving plates and serve immediately while all ingredients are fresh and at their optimal texture.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in minutes, which means you can actually enjoy your day instead of being stuck in the kitchen.
  • The lemon dressing tastes like you put real thought into it, even though you basically whisked four ingredients together.
  • Avocado and tomato together feel indulgent, but the cucumber keeps it light enough that you won't feel sluggish afterward.
02 -
  • If you dress this salad more than a few minutes before serving, the avocado will start browning and the vegetables will weep liquid everywhere, turning the whole thing into a sad, waterlogged mess.
  • Dijon mustard is your secret weapon here, but only because it's subtle enough to hide in the background while making the lemon taste more like itself.
03 -
  • A good wooden spoon is your friend here because it's gentler on the avocado than any other utensil.
  • If you must prepare this ahead of time, keep the avocado separate and add it right before serving, which gives you peace of mind and a better-looking salad.
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