Our family’s favorite classic cucumber and tomato salad just got better with the addition of avocado, a light and flavorful lemon dressing and the freshness of cilantro. Easy, excellent avocado salad.

Cucumber Tomato Avocado Salad recipe served in a bowl and garnished with cilantro

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy.

Watch the Full Video Recipe Below! It will make your mouth water! 🙂

 

I brought this salad to my parents house yesterday and everyone loved it! This is definitely going into the regular rotation all summer long. Think: homegrown cucumbers and tomatoes :).

This Cucumber Tomato Avocado Salad recipe is a keeper! Easy, Excellent Salad

Ingredients for Tomato Avocado Salad:

This salad is loaded with veggies; juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumber, creamy avocado and the cilantro and lemon juice make the whole salad so fresh and flavorful!

P.S. If you aren’t keen on cilantro, fresh dill is a good substitute

This Cucumber Tomato Avocado Salad recipe is a keeper! Easy, Excellent Salad

How to Make Cucumber Tomato Avocado Salad:

1. Place chopped tomatoes, sliced cucumber, sliced red onion, diced avocado, and chopped cilantro into a large salad bowl.

This Cucumber Tomato Avocado Salad recipe is a keeper! Easy, Excellent Salad

This Cucumber Tomato Avocado Salad recipe is a keeper! Easy, Excellent Salad

2. Drizzle with 2 Tbsp olive oil and 2 Tbsp lemon juice. Toss gently to combine. Just before serving toss with 1 tsp sea salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper

This Cucumber Tomato Avocado Salad recipe is a keeper! Easy, Excellent Salad

Avocado Salad Video Tutorial:

My husband and I ate this entire batch of cucumber tomato salad with avocado in one sitting, paired with roasted red potatoes and grilled shrimp skewers. I shoveled most of the salad into my mouth before I remembered the shrimp and potatoes on my plate; mmming and smiling all the way through. We were both smitten.

P.S. This salad is also super healthy and it fits pretty much every diet out there. Check out the nutrition label below:

Cucumber Tomato Avocado Salad

4.93 from 494 votes
Author: Natasha of NatashasKitchen.com
Cucumber tomato avocado salad in white serving bowl
Our classic cucumber and tomato salad just got better with the addition of avocado, a lemon dressing and fresh cilantro.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients 

Servings: 4 (as a side salad)
  • 1 lb Roma tomatoes
  • 1 English cucumber
  • 1/2 medium red onion, sliced
  • 2 avocados, diced
  • 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil or sunflower oil
  • 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice, (from 1 medium lemon)
  • 1/4 cup 1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped
  • 1 tsp sea salt or 3/4 tsp table salt
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  • Place chopped tomatoes, sliced cucumber, sliced red onion, diced avocado, and chopped cilantro into a large salad bowl.
  • Drizzle with 2 Tbsp olive oil and 2 Tbsp lemon juice. Toss gently to combine. Just before serving, toss with 1 tsp sea salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper.

Notes

*Note: if you aren't keen on cilantro, fresh dill is a good substitute

Nutrition Per Serving

261kcal Calories17g Carbs3g Protein22g Fat3g Saturated Fat596mg Sodium886mg Potassium8g Fiber5g Sugar1240IU Vitamin A31.8mg Vitamin C39mg Calcium1.1mg Iron
Nutrition Facts
Cucumber Tomato Avocado Salad
Amount per Serving
Calories
261
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
22
g
34
%
Saturated Fat
 
3
g
19
%
Sodium
 
596
mg
26
%
Potassium
 
886
mg
25
%
Carbohydrates
 
17
g
6
%
Fiber
 
8
g
33
%
Sugar
 
5
g
6
%
Protein
 
3
g
6
%
Vitamin A
 
1240
IU
25
%
Vitamin C
 
31.8
mg
39
%
Calcium
 
39
mg
4
%
Iron
 
1.1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Russian, Ukrainian
Keyword: Cucumber Tomato Avocado Salad
Skill Level: Easy
Cost to Make: $
Calories: 261
Natasha's Kitchen Cookbook

Credits: Recipe inspired by my classic Cucumber tomato salad and this avocado tomato salad from Deborah of Taste & Tell.

♥ FAVORITE THINGS ♥
Shown in this post and things we use in allrecipes (Amazon affiliate links):
*We sure enjoy our Wusthof knife block set. Great knives are essential.
*Reversible Cutting Board by John Boos 24 x 18 x 1.5-Inch, Walnut
* These OXO fruit scoops are great for kiwi, mango & avocado
Visit our Shop to see all the tools we use and love.

This Cucumber Tomato Avocado Salad recipe is a keeper! Easy, Excellent Salad

This salad can be made all year long, but it’s especially delicious this time of year when cucumbers and tomatoes are in season. Do you grow any of your own food?

This Cucumber Tomato Avocado Salad recipe is a keeper! Easy, Excellent Salad | natashaskitchen.com
4.93 from 494 votes (144 ratings without comment)

Leave a Comment

Recipe Rating




Comments

  • Debbie
    May 15, 2016

    Would the avocado turn color if made to early?

    Reply

    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      May 15, 2016

      Hi Debbie, I love this salad fresh for the other ingredients but readers have been loving it the next day also! The generous amount of lemon juice keeps the avocado from browning.

      Reply

  • Julie Ngo
    May 15, 2016

    I love this recipe , I’ll make it today ! Love the way you talk and the way you chop 👍

    Reply

    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      May 15, 2016

      Thanks Julie! 🙂

      Reply

  • Puseletso
    May 11, 2016

    I made this salad yesterday and it was a hit!

    Reply

    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      May 11, 2016

      Thank you for such a nice review, I’m glad you liked it 😃.

      Reply

  • Brandi
    May 10, 2016

    Ok my salad didn’t turn out like yours. I followed just the video and I’m guessing I used too much lemon Juice cause my salad turned out mushy. I also do not like cilantro which I had no idea, it over powered everything. So sad. Tips for if I try this again?

    Reply

    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      May 10, 2016

      Its a strange phenomenon but for a small group of people, cilantro tastes like soap – I wonder if that is the case with you. Have you had cilantro before this recipe? Mushy salad is most likely due to overripe tomatoes or overripe avocados. The lemon juice would not turn the salad mushy, but oversalting might also cause a mushy salad as salt can cause tomatoes to become juicy.

      Reply

      • Natasha H.
        May 14, 2016

        Our family makes this salad all the time, but instead of cilantro we use dill (its the russian in me 🙂 – Amazing!

        Reply

        • Natasha
          natashaskitchen
          May 14, 2016

          I agree dill is also one of my favorite herbs!

          Reply

          • Stacy Hynes
            May 18, 2016

            If using Dill rather than cilantro, how much do you use?

          • Natasha
            natashaskitchen
            May 18, 2016

            I would start with 2 tablespoons and then add more to taste.

  • salamatu jah
    May 9, 2016

    omg are love this salad my kids want it everyday

    Reply

    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      May 9, 2016

      Thank you for the nice review, I’m glad your family likes it 😃.

      Reply

  • Colleen Girgenti
    May 9, 2016

    So delicious!!! Thank you! I saw that it is a little over 300 calories. Is that for about 1cups of salad? 2 cups? Thanks again!! Best salad ever!!

    Reply

    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      May 9, 2016

      I divided the salad into 4 servings – I never measured it exactly but I would guess each serving is about 1 1/2 cups.

      Reply

  • Deb
    May 6, 2016

    I will be making this salad for a gathering so I will be tripling this but I was thinking of adding a dash of balsamic and red bell peppers fresh mozzarella has anyone tried any of these ingredients in this salad ?

    Reply

    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      May 6, 2016

      I haven’t tried it personally but it does sound good!

      Reply

  • Nancy
    May 4, 2016

    This might be good with a balsamic viniagrette too. I haven’t tried it yet but I’m going to soon.

    Reply

    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      May 4, 2016

      Let me know how it turns out 😃.

      Reply

  • Yann Pierre
    May 2, 2016

    Wow, The world is really a global village.
    This is a classic dish in my country ( Côte d’Ivoire, west African french speaking country).
    The difference is just in the dressing, we use vinegar, mixed with mayo and little bit of salt, olive oil, spice. (Vinaigrette)
    We pair it with french bread.
    Very happy to know your cooking experiment led you to that delicious dish that exist ( with little differences) on the other side of the planet .

    Reply

    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      May 2, 2016

      mmmm wow that sounds like a delicious combination! Do you ad the cilantro or some other kind of herbs? Also, do you use equal parts vinegar,mayo and olive oil and what kind of spice? Can you tell I really want to try your version? 🙂

      Reply

      • Yann Pierre
        May 3, 2016

        Yeah, that is.
        I personnally don’t add any kind of herbs but some people love it with basil,
        So I use :
        2 Tbsp Vinegar
        6 Tbsp Mayo
        2 Tbsp Olive oil
        1 Tsp Salt
        I also use ⅛ black pepper or minced garlic.
        Then you are all set for a good meal. 🙂

        Reply

        • Natasha
          natashaskitchen
          May 3, 2016

          Thank you so much for sharing that! I can’t wait to try your version! 🙂

          Reply

  • Cheryl
    May 2, 2016

    I made it and loved it. I would like to know the nutritional profile. Do you have it?

    Reply

    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      May 2, 2016

      Hi Cheryl, I just inserted it above. 🙂

      Reply

  • Clyde Jones
    May 1, 2016

    love the salad! Good job! 🙂

    Reply

  • Jennifer
    April 29, 2016

    I made cucumber, tomato, avocado, red onion salad tonight and paired it with stuffed acorn squash. The stuffing was made with red pepper, mushrooms, eggplant, onion, and sausage. Wonderful dinner with lots of veggies. Oh, also accompanied with homemade rolls. My husband loved everything!

    Reply

    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      April 29, 2016

      Jennifer, thank you for sharing that with us. Reading your comment is making me hungry 😋.

      Reply

  • Deborah Huegel
    April 29, 2016

    Great salad! I’ve served it twice to company and both times was asked for the recipe. I did add feta cheese for both color and flavor. Also, I didn’t have lemon so replaced it with 2 Tbsp Sicilia lemon juice. Thanks for sharing your recipe with us Natasha.

    Reply

    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      April 29, 2016

      Thank you for the nice review Deborah and you are welcome 😀.

      Reply

  • Za
    April 29, 2016

    Hi Natasha
    Can I substitute calantro with coriander?
    Will try this out today.😊

    Reply

    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      April 29, 2016

      Hi Za, do you mean ground coriander (the seed of cilantro?)

      Reply

  • KATHY WARMUTH
    April 29, 2016

    How long does it keep?

    Reply

    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      April 29, 2016

      Hi Kathy, we always eat it up the same day but readers have reported it being delicious on day 2 🙂

      Reply

  • Karen
    April 28, 2016

    So easy and so good! I used red and yellow Campari tomatoes, seeded Japanese cucumbers with avocado and dill from my garden. Absolutely delicious and the first thing my husband ate off his plate which contained a ribeye with a pan sauce and a baked potato , it’s not often salad beats steak! Thank you

    Reply

    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      April 29, 2016

      Ha! That IS seriously awesome! Thanks for sharing your fantastic review. It sounds like your salad was even prettier than mine with the variety of tomatoes. Mmmm…

      Reply

  • Carolin
    April 27, 2016

    I am so addicted to this salad…I acutally ate it all by myself. It was too good to share. Thanks so much for posting the recipe!! 🙂

    Reply

    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      April 27, 2016

      I can definitely understand how that could happen! lol. I’m so happy you love it 🙂

      Reply

  • marc
    April 26, 2016

    fantastic, loved this salad!

    Reply

    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      April 26, 2016

      I’m so glad you loved it! 🙂

      Reply

  • Valerie
    April 23, 2016

    Hi! This looks sooooo good…am having a luncheon tomorrow…can I make this tonight and will the avocado still remain bright green? Help! Thanks!

    Reply

    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      April 23, 2016

      Hi Valerie, the lemon juice keeps the avocado from browning but I would recommend salting it before serving since the salt can make the tomatoes juicy if added early.

      Reply

  • Greg
    April 22, 2016

    You had me at avocado. Tomato cucumber salad is the bomb. Can’t wait to try this.

    Reply

    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      April 22, 2016

      I hope you love it! Thanks Greg 🙂

      Reply

As Featured On

Never Go "Hangry" Again!

Get weekly updates on new recipes, exclusive giveaways plus behind the scenes photos.