Fresh Avocado Cucumber Salad

Name: Fresh Avocado Cucumber Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: large ripe avocado, diced into medium cubes (about 1 cup or 150g); ½ medium red onion, thinly sliced into half-moons (about ½ cup or 75g); medium cucumber, diced into small cubes (about 1 cup or 150g); small bunch fresh cilantro, roughly chopped (about ¼ cup or 15g); Fresh red chili pepper, finely chopped (optional, to taste for a spicy kick); Dijon mustard (5ml); dried basil (5ml); apple cider vinegar or sherry vinegar (5ml); olive oil (45ml); Juice of ½ lemon (about 1 tosp or 15ml)

3 steps

Prep:15min

This salad is a burst of flavor-creamy, zesty, and refreshing with a hint of spice, ready in just 5 minutes! This quick and easy avocado cucumber salad is a delightful mix of creamy avocado, crisp cucumber, and zesty red onion, with a pop of fresh cilantro and optional red chili for a spicy kick. The tangy Dijon mustard dressing, infused with lemon and basil, ties it all together for a refreshing, healthy dish that's bursting with flavor. Perfect as a light side or a vibrant standalone meal, this salad will leave your taste buds dancing!

Updated at: Fri, 07 Nov 2025 10:08:39 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories311.2 kcal (16%)

Total Fat29.8 g (43%)

Carbs12.1 g (5%)

Sugars3.9 g (4%)

Protein2.3 g (5%)

Sodium38.8 mg (2%)

Fiber5.3 g (19%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

2 servings

1 cupavocado

large ripe, diced into medium cubes

½ cupred onion

medium, thinly sliced into half-moons

1 cupcucumber

medium, diced into small cubes

¼ cupfresh cilantro

roughly chopped

Fresh red chili pepper

finely chopped, optional, to taste for a spicy kick

5mlDijon mustard

5mldried basil

5mlapple cider vinegar

or sherry vinegar

45mlolive oil

15mllemon

Juice of

Instructions

Step 1

Prep the ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the diced avocado, cucumber, sliced red onion, and chopped cilantro. If you love a bit of heat, toss in some finely chopped red chili to your liking

Step 2

Make the dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the Dijon mustard, dried basil, vinegar, olive oil, and fresh lemon juice until smooth and emulsified.

Step 3

Toss and serve: Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat. Serve immediately to enjoy the vibrant, fresh flavors!

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