Description
This is the popular, highly-rated recipe for a fresh salad featuring cucumber, tomato, and avocado with a simple lemon vinaigrette.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large cucumbers, diced
- 3 medium ripe tomatoes, chopped
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- For the Dressing:
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables: Dice the cucumbers and tomatoes. Dice the avocados and slice the red onion thinly. Place all prepared vegetables in a large bowl.
- Chop the fresh parsley and add it to the bowl with the vegetables.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, dried oregano, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture.
- Gently toss the salad until all ingredients are lightly coated with the dressing.
- Serve immediately for the best texture.
Notes
- For best results, add the avocado just before serving to prevent browning.
- If you prefer a tangier dressing, increase the lemon juice by one tablespoon.
- This salad pairs well with grilled chicken or fish.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 280
- Fat: 19
- Saturated Fat: 2.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 16.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 11
- Fiber: 6
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 0