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Fresh Creamy Avocado Cucumber Tomato Salad Recipe with Easy Lemon Herb Dressing

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A fresh, creamy avocado cucumber tomato salad with a bright lemon herb dressing, perfect for quick meals or as a refreshing side dish.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ripe avocados, peeled, pitted, and diced
  • 1 large cucumber, peeled and sliced into thin rounds or half-moons
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh basil, finely chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Wash all produce. Peel the cucumber if the skin is thick or waxed, then slice into thin rounds or half-moons about 1/4 inch thick.
  2. Halve the cherry tomatoes and finely chop the red onion.
  3. Dice the avocados into bite-sized pieces and chop the fresh herbs.
  4. In a small bowl or jar, combine extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, honey, and minced garlic.
  5. Add chopped basil and dill, then season with salt and pepper. Whisk or shake until well combined and emulsified.
  6. In a medium mixing bowl, gently combine cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, and parsley.
  7. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss carefully to coat evenly without mashing the avocado.
  8. Fold in the diced avocado delicately to keep its creamy texture intact.
  9. Season again with salt and pepper to taste and add extra herbs on top if desired.
  10. Serve immediately or chill for up to an hour. Add avocado just before serving if chilled.

Notes

Add avocado last to prevent browning and avoid over-mixing to keep avocado texture intact. Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 24 hours, keeping avocado separate if possible.

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

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