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Cucumber avocado salad is the ultimate combination of creamy and crisp, tossed in a mouthwatering dressing made of lime juice, olive oil, and garlic! It\u2019s light, flavorful, and perfect for serving alongside all of your favorite summer meals.<\/p>\n
Salads are great year round, but they\u2019re especially nice in the summer. With how hot it\u2019s been in Utah, I find myself craving fresh veggies in a light and tasty dressing all the time. After you make this cucumber avocado salad, try this creamy cucumber salad<\/a>, Greek broccoli pasta salad<\/a>, or chilled cucumber tomato salad<\/a>!<\/p>\n Don\u2019t get me wrong, I love a good green salad<\/a>, but sometimes I find myself only going for the pieces of avocado and cucumber. Because of this, I decided to make a salad that\u2019s a pared back version using only these 2 ingredients and a light and tasty vinaigrette. This is the<\/em> salad of the summer.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re not typically a fan of salads, this is a great place to start. None of the flavors are overpowering and the cucumber and avocado have the perfect texture. And this dressing? It\u2019s so simple but tastes heavenly. It\u2019s a mix of lime juice, olive oil and garlic, so it\u2019s a little savory, a little tart, and coats the veggies perfectly! I\u2019ve also added cilantro and chopped red onion to the mix for a little extra flavor and texture, but what you add is up to you! I know you\u2019ll love this avocado cucumber salad recipe as much as I do.<\/p>\n Get ready to indulge in a fresh and vibrant summer salad bursting with flavors! This cucumber avocado salad is a delightful combination of crunchy English cucumbers, creamy avocado chunks, zesty red onion, and refreshing cilantro, all dressed with a tangy lime and garlic dressing. See the recipe card below for exact measurements.<\/p>\n Ingredients for the Dressing:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Using fresh lemon juice in salad dressings is better than bottled lemon juice because it brings a livelier and more vibrant flavor. Bottled lemon juice can sometimes taste a bit boring or artificial. When you squeeze fresh lemons, you get that natural tanginess and freshness that make the dressing taste zesty and exciting.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/p>\n Not only does cucumber avocado salad use simple ingredients, but it\u2019s pretty easy to whip up. Simply prepare your veggies and 3-ingredient dressing, then toss everything together! After that it\u2019s ready to take on the go for all of your summer barbecues and potlucks.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you\u2019re taking your cucumber avocado salad on the go or just want it to stay fresher longer, add an extra splash of lime or lemon juice. Because of the citric acid content, they\u2019ll keep your avocado pieces from oxidizing as quickly and turning brown.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n In addition to the crisp cucumbers and creamy avocado pieces, try adding Roma tomatoes or cherry tomatoes, feta cheese crumbles, grilled or shredded chicken<\/a> for some protein, and other herbs like basil, parsley, or fresh dill!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Because avocado deteriorates pretty quickly, this salad is best served fresh or stored in the fridge for up to 24 hours. To help keep it fresh, store in an airtight container or wrapped in plastic wrap.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/p>\n If you\u2019re looking for more delicious salads to serve up with your favorite meals this summer, here are a few more recipes I love. With how tasty they are, you\u2019ll forget you\u2019re eating something healthy! For more inspiration, check out this list of incredible salads here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n Salads<\/p>\n 10 mins<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n![\"Top-down](\"https:\/\/valvolinepr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/cucumber-avocado-salad-4-750x1000-1.jpg\" "\\"Cucumber")
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Ingredients for the Salad and Dressing<\/h2>\n
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