Avocado Salad
A fresh and delicious salad that combines creamy avocados and crisp cucumbers, perfect for healthy eating.
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 2 big ripe avocados cut into quarters then 1 cm / 0.4" slices
- 3 cucumbers ( ~17cm/7" long, sliced into 4mm / 1/6" rounds)
- ¼ red onion finely sliced
- 2 tbsp dill finely chopped, optional but recommended
- 2 tbsp coriander/cilantro leaves roughly chopped, optional but recommended
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp lime juice or lemon juice (or more, adjust to taste!)
- ¼ tsp chili flakes / red pepper flakes
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¾ tsp cooking / kosher salt
Instructions
Preparation
- Put all the salad ingredients in a large bowl.
- Drizzle over lime juice and oil, then sprinkle with salt, pepper, and chili flakes.
- Toss gently using your hands, being careful to separate the avocado slices as you mix.
- Taste the salad and add more lime juice if desired.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and enjoy!
Notes
Avocado salad is best served fresh. Pairs well with grilled chicken or fish. If storing leftovers, add extra lime juice to prevent browning.