Avocado Salad

Name: Avocado Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4, 4 - 6
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 (Note 1)); 1/4 red onion (, finely sliced); 2 tbsp dill (, finely chopped, optional recommended (Note 2)); 2 tbsp coriander/cilantro leaves (,roughly chopped, optional recommended (Note 2)); 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 3 tbsp lime juice (, or lemon juice (or more, adjust to taste!)); 1/4 tsp chilli flakes / red pepper flakes; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 3/4 tsp cooking / kosher salt

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⏱ 10 mins 🍽 4, 4 - 6 🏷 Side dish

This is my go-to avocado salad, combining cooling cucumber with rich, creamy avocado. A tangy lime dressing is lifted by optional fresh herbs and a secret pinch of red pepper flakes, which adds a subtle, earthy warmth without any real heat. It's a wonderfully simple side that's ready in moments.

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 (Note 1))
1/4 red onion (, finely sliced)
2 tbsp dill (, finely chopped, optional recommended (Note 2))
2 tbsp coriander/cilantro leaves (,roughly chopped, optional recommended (Note 2))
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
3 tbsp lime juice (, or lemon juice (or more, adjust to taste!))
1/4 tsp chilli flakes / red pepper flakes
1/4 tsp black pepper
3/4 tsp cooking / kosher salt

Method

Combine all the prepared salad ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Pour over the lime juice and olive oil, then season with the salt, black pepper and red chilli flakes.
Carefully toss the salad with your hands, taking care to separate the avocado pieces as you mix. Check the seasoning and add extra lime juice according to your preference.
Transfer the salad to a serving bowl and enjoy immediately.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium359 mg

Recipe details

CategorySide dish