Cucumber-Avocado & Lime Salad with Lemon-Tahini Dressing
A refreshing, hydrating salad with electrolyte-rich ingredients to combat bloating and headaches during Whole30 reset periods. This Mediterranean-inspired salad recipe (whole30), ready in about 12 minutes, pairs cucumber, avocado, red onion into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 240 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 medium, thinly sliced cucumber
- 1 ripe, diced avocado
- 1/4 cup finely diced red onion
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- pinch black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a large bowl, combine cucumber slices, diced avocado, red onion, and cilantro. Gently toss to mix without mashing avocado.
- Step 2: Whisk together lime juice, avocado oil, sea salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until emulsified and slightly thickened.
- Step 3: Pour dressing over salad and toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated and glistening (about 30 seconds).
- Step 4: Let sit for 5 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld and prevent avocado browning.
