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Hydrating Cucumber Tomato Avocado Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

Close-up of vibrant Cucumber tomato avocado salad chunks tossed with fresh herbs in a white bowl.
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A quick, no-cook salad perfect for post-holiday recovery, featuring fresh vegetables and a bright lemon-herb dressing. This recipe focuses on keeping the avocado fresh and the cucumbers crisp.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large cucumbers, diced
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 large ripe avocado, diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Prepare the vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until emulsified. Set aside.
  2. Prepare the produce: Dice the cucumbers and avocado. Halve the cherry tomatoes. Thinly slice the red onion. Chop the parsley and dill.
  3. Prevent oxidation: Immediately after dicing the avocado, place it in a medium bowl. Pour half of the prepared lemon vinaigrette over the avocado and gently toss to coat. This step helps keep the avocado from turning brown in salad.
  4. Combine ingredients: Add the cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, parsley, and dill to the bowl with the coated avocado.
  5. Dress the salad: Pour the remaining vinaigrette over the salad ingredients. Gently toss everything together until lightly coated.
  6. Serve immediately or chill: For the best texture, serve this clean eating lunch aesthetic salad right away. If storing, keep chilled for no more than 4 hours to prevent cucumbers from weeping water and diluting the dressing.

Notes

  • To keep avocado from turning brown in salad longer, add a small splash of white vinegar to the lemon juice in the dressing.
  • If you need a slightly more substantial healthy detox summer salad, add 1 cup of rinsed canned chickpeas.
  • Always use firm, ripe avocados for the best texture in this cucumber and tomato salad recipe.

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