Cucumber Tomato Avocado Salad (Printable Version)

Vibrant mix of cucumber, tomato, avocado, and lemon dressing for a fresh, light dish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 large cucumber, diced
02 - 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
03 - 2 ripe avocados, diced
04 - 1/4 small red onion, finely sliced
05 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

→ Dressing

06 - 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
07 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
08 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
09 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
10 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

# How to Make It:

01 - In a large bowl, combine the diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, diced avocado, thinly sliced red onion, and chopped parsley.
02 - In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper until fully emulsified.
03 - Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss to combine without mashing the avocado.
04 - Taste the salad and adjust seasoning as needed.
05 - Serve immediately to maintain optimal freshness and texture.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in 15 minutes, which means you can eat fresh food faster than ordering takeout.
  • The lemon dressing wakes up your palate in a way bottled dressings never quite manage.
  • Avocado stays perfectly creamy without that brown-spot sadness if you dress it at the last second.
02 -
  • If you dress this salad more than 10 minutes before eating, the avocado will start browning and the cucumber will weep into the bottom of the bowl.
  • The mustard in the dressing isn't about mustard flavor; it's an emulsifier that keeps oil and lemon from separating, which changes everything about how it tastes and clings to the vegetables.
03 -
  • Make your dressing in a jar with a tight lid, shake it hard, and keep it separate until the last moment so you control exactly when everything meets.
  • Cut your vegetables slightly larger than you think looks right; they shrink slightly as they sit and release water, so oversized pieces keep their structure and personality.
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