Fresh Cucumber Tomato Avocado Salad (Printable)

A refreshing mix of cucumber, tomato, avocado, and feta tossed in a lemon-olive oil vinaigrette.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 large cucumber, sliced
02 - 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
03 - 1 large ripe avocado, diced
04 - 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced

→ Cheese

05 - 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled

→ Herbs

06 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
07 - 1 tbsp fresh mint, finely chopped (optional)

→ Dressing

08 - 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
09 - 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
10 - 1/2 tsp sea salt
11 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

# Steps:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, diced avocado, and thinly sliced red onion.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper until emulsified.
03 - Pour the vinaigrette over the combined vegetables and gently toss to evenly coat.
04 - Gently fold in crumbled feta, finely chopped parsley, and optional mint leaves to maintain texture.
05 - Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 30 minutes to enhance freshness.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Refreshing and light
  • Easy to prepare
02 -
  • For extra flavor, add a handful of pitted Kalamata olives
  • Substitute feta with goat cheese or omit for a vegan version
03 -
  • Dice avocado last to prevent browning
  • Toss salad gently to retain ingredient texture
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