Fresh Avocado Cucumber Salad
Fresh Avocado Cucumber Salad
Ingredients
For the salad
- 1 avocado, large ripe, diced into medium cubes (about 1 cup or 150g)
- 1/2 red onion, medium, thinly sliced into half-moons (about 1/2 cup or 75g)
- 1 cucumber, medium, diced into small cubes (about 1 cup or 150g)
- 1 small bunch fresh cilantro, roughly chopped (about 1/4 cup or 15g)
- as needed fresh red chili pepper, finely chopped (optional, to taste for a spicy kick)
For the dressing
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, (5ml)
- 1 teaspoon dried basil, (5ml)
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar or sherry vinegar, (5ml)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, (45ml)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, from 1/2 lemon (about 15ml)
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the diced avocado, diced cucumber, sliced red onion, and chopped cilantro. If you love a bit of heat, toss in some finely chopped red chili to your liking.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the Dijon mustard, dried basil, apple cider vinegar or sherry vinegar, olive oil, and fresh lemon juice until smooth and emulsified.
⏱️ 1 min
- 3
Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients in the large bowl and gently toss to coat. Serve immediately to enjoy the vibrant, fresh flavors!
⏱️ 2 min
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Fresh Avocado Cucumber Salad
For the salad
- 1 avocado, large ripe, diced into medium cubes (about 1 cup or 150g)
- 1/2 red onion, medium, thinly sliced into half-moons (about 1/2 cup or 75g)
- 1 cucumber, medium, diced into small cubes (about 1 cup or 150g)
- 1 small bunch fresh cilantro, roughly chopped (about 1/4 cup or 15g)
- as needed fresh red chili pepper, finely chopped (optional, to taste for a spicy kick)
For the dressing
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, (5ml)
- 1 teaspoon dried basil, (5ml)
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar or sherry vinegar, (5ml)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, (45ml)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, from 1/2 lemon (about 15ml)
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the diced avocado, diced cucumber, sliced red onion, and chopped cilantro. If you love a bit of heat, toss in some finely chopped red chili to your liking.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the Dijon mustard, dried basil, apple cider vinegar or sherry vinegar, olive oil, and fresh lemon juice until smooth and emulsified.
⏱️ 1 min - 3
Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients in the large bowl and gently toss to coat. Serve immediately to enjoy the vibrant, fresh flavors!
⏱️ 2 min