October 9, 2018

Avocado Cucumber Salad Recipe

Name: Avocado Cucumber Salad Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 people as a side salad
Ingredients: 2 English cucumbers (sliced); 1 large avocado (pitted, peeled and sliced); 1/3 cup green onion (half of a bunch, chopped); 2 Tbsp lime juice (from 1 medium lime); 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 tsp sea salt (or 3/4 tsp table salt, or to taste); 1/8 tsp black pepper

A quick and easy (5-minute) Avocado Cucumber Salad Recipe with the easiest lime dressing. This was a ‘spur of the moment’ recipe which means it’s super easy to recreate and you’ll memorize it right away. This cucumber salad disappeared so fast and we all wished there was more of it.

Cucumber Salad with Avocado and lime green onion dressing

I feel compelled to make salads with avocado in them. When I add avocado, magical things happen – salads take on an irresistible creaminess without any creamy dressings needed. Good thing 99% of you seem to love avocados jus as much as we do. Some of our all-time most popular recipes are our avocado salads.

Ingredients for Cucumber Salad Recipe:

We used garden cucumbers because they are still in season (YES!!) but you can use large english cucumbers.
Look for an avocado that gives lightly to gentle pressure when you press on it. It should not be overly soft or squishy.
Green onions or chives will work for this recipe. In a pinch, you can substitute with cilantro.

Ingredients for cucumber salad with avocado, green onion, lime juice

How to Keep Avocado from Turning Brown:

If making the salad a few hours ahead, combine all ingredients into a bowl (except the salt!). Squeeze lime juice directly over avocados and toss gently to combine.
Cover tightly with plastic wrap, placing it directly over the surface of the salad to keep the air out. Oxygen is what causes avocados to brown.
Add salt just before serving to keep the cucumbers from wilting and becoming overly juicy.

Cucumber Salad with Creamy avocado and lime dressing

How Do I keep Cucumbers from Getting Soft?

To keep cucumbers from getting soft or becoming too juicy, with any extra steps such as sweating the cucumbers, be sure to add salt just before serving.

More Cucumber Salad Recipes:

Cucumber Tomato Avocado Salad – one look and you will just know!
Avocado Tuna Salad – similar flavor profile with loads of protein
Avocado Shrimp Salad – all the mmm’s!

Cucumber Salad Recipe

Avocado Cucumber Salad Recipe

5 from 5 votes

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

An easy, excellent (5-minute) Avocado Cucumber Salad with the easiest lime dressing. This cucumber salad disappeared so fast and we all wished there was more of it.

Author: Natasha of NatashasKitchen.com

Skill Level: Easy

Cost to Make: $6-$8

Keyword: avocado cucumber salad, cucumber salad

Calories: 169 kcal

Servings: 4 people as a side salad

Ingredients

2 English cucumbers sliced
1 large avocado pitted, peeled and sliced
1/3 cup green onion half of a bunch, chopped
2 Tbsp lime juice from 1 medium lime
2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp sea salt or 3/4 tsp table salt, or to taste
1/8 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

In a medium salad bowl, combine sliced cucumbers, avocado and chopped green onion.
Drizzle with 2 lime juice, 2 Tbsp olive oil and season with 1 tsp sea salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper or season to taste. Toss salad to coat with dressing and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Avocado Cucumber Salad Recipe

Amount Per Serving

Calories 169 Calories from Fat 126

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 14g 22%

Saturated Fat 2g 10%

Sodium 589mg 25%

Potassium 487mg 14%

Total Carbohydrates 11g 4%

Dietary Fiber 4g 16%

Sugars 3g

Protein 2g 4%

Vitamin A 6.3%

Vitamin C 15.8%

Calcium 3.6%

Iron 4.6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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