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Tomato Cucumber Avocado Salad

Tomato Cucumber Avocado Salad
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This Tomato Cucumber Avocado Salad is a vibrant, nutritious, and refreshing dish combining crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, creamy avocado, and fresh herbs. Ready in under 15 minutes, it’s perfect as a light lunch, side dish, or healthy snack that features heart-healthy fats and bright, natural flavors.

Ingredients

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Salad Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh ripe tomatoes, cut into bite-sized chunks
  • 1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 1 ripe avocado, peeled and cubed
  • 1/4 small red onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh herbs (basil or cilantro), chopped

Dressing

  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Vegetables: Wash tomatoes, cucumbers, and fresh herbs thoroughly. Cut the tomatoes into bite-sized chunks, slice the cucumbers thinly, and finely chop the red onion to ensure even flavor distribution.
  2. Cube the Avocado: Remove the avocado pit and peel carefully. Cut the avocado into cubes or slices, handling gently to maintain creamy texture and avoid mashing.
  3. Mix the Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, cucumbers, avocado, red onion, and chopped fresh herbs to infuse fresh aromatic flavor.
  4. Dress the Salad: Drizzle the extra virgin olive oil and freshly squeezed lemon juice over the salad. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Gently toss everything to coat ingredients evenly without breaking the avocado pieces.
  5. Serve Immediately: Serve the salad right away to enjoy crisp textures and the vibrant flavors at their peak freshness.

Notes

  • Use room temperature tomatoes and avocado to enhance their natural flavors.
  • Choose ripe produce for optimum taste, especially for tomatoes and avocado.
  • Cut ingredients uniformly so every bite has balanced flavors.
  • Gently toss the salad to keep avocado pieces intact and visually appealing.
  • Adjust seasoning last to taste before serving, adding more salt, lemon, or oil if needed.

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Keywords: tomato cucumber avocado salad, fresh salad, quick salad recipe, healthy salad, vegan salad, gluten free salad

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