Avocado Salad
This refreshing avocado salad combines cool cucumbers, creamy avocado, and a zesty lime dressing with a touch of red pepper flakes for an extra depth of flavor. Simple, fresh, and easy to make, this salad is perfect as a light side dish for any meal.
Ingredients
- Salad:
- 2 large ripe avocados quartered and sliced (1 cm thick)
- 3 cucumbers about 17 cm each, sliced into 4mm rounds (Note 1)
- ¼ red onion finely sliced
- 2 tbsp fresh dill chopped (optional, recommended – Note 2)
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro coriander leaves, roughly chopped (optional, recommended – Note 2)
- Dressing:
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp lime juice or lemon juice, adjust to taste!
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes for subtle warmth, not spiciness
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¾ tsp kosher salt
Instructions
- Combine salad ingredients: In a large bowl, gently toss together avocado, cucumbers, and red onion.
- Add dressing: Drizzle with lime juice and olive oil, then sprinkle with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Toss gently: Use your hands to carefully mix, separating avocado slices as needed. Taste and adjust lime juice if desired.
- Serve: Transfer to a serving bowl and enjoy immediately!
Notes
- Cucumber Substitute: If using English cucumbers (30 cm long), use 1½ cucumbers.
- Fresh Herbs: Dill and cilantro enhance the flavor, but parsley works as a substitute. If you dislike cilantro, use extra dill.
- Storage: Stays fresh until the next day—avocado won’t brown! But it’s best eaten fresh.