Cucumber-Avocado Salad with Lime
A refreshing, hydrating salad with cool cucumbers, creamy avocado, and zesty lime dressing—perfect for cooling down after a long day. This Mediterranean Whole30 recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs cucumber, avocado, and red onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner. Each serving lands at about 145 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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
- 2 medium cucumber, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch half-moons
- 1 avocado, pitted and diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely minced
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine cucumber slices, diced avocado, and minced red onion. Gently toss to mix without mashing the avocado.
- Step 2: Whisk lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until emulsified. Pour over the cucumber mixture and toss gently to coat all ingredients.
- Step 3: Add chopped cilantro and toss once more. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Chill for 10 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Step 4: Serve chilled as a side or over a bed of mixed greens for a complete meal. The salad will keep refrigerated for up to 24 hours.
