Description
A refreshing salad combining crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and creamy avocados, perfect for any meal or gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium red onion
- 3 large ripe tomatoes (multicolored if desired)
- 2 avocados
- 1 medium cucumber (preferably English)
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Slice the onion into thin slivers and soak it in water while chopping the remaining ingredients to reduce the strong flavor.
- Chop the cucumbers into bite-sized chunks.
- Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a bowl. Chop into bite-sized pieces.
- Cut the tomatoes into wedges, leaving the seeds intact for juiciness.
- Finely chop the cilantro.
- Combine all ingredients in a bowl and stir gently to mix. Serve immediately or let it sit at room temperature until ready to serve.
- Enjoy the salad fresh for the best taste.
Notes
For optimal flavor, serve the salad the same day it is prepared. Storage recommendations include keeping dressing separate until serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg