Hydrating Cucumber-Avocado Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
A refreshing, skin-supporting salad with cooling cucumber, creamy avocado, and a zesty lemon dressing—ideal for addressing skin concerns during your Whole30 reset. This mediterranean-inspired salads ready in about 10 minutes pairs diced Avocado, thinly sliced Cucumber, finely sliced 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 180 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, diced Avocado
- 1/2, thinly sliced Cucumber
- 1/4 cup, finely sliced Red onion
- 2 tbsp, chopped Fresh cilantro
- 1.5 tbsp Lemon juice
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 1/4 tsp Sea salt
- 1/8 tsp Black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine diced avocado, sliced cucumber, and finely sliced red onion; gently toss to mix without mashing the avocado.
- Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, 1/4 tsp sea salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper until emulsified and smooth.
- Step 3: Pour dressing over salad ingredients and toss gently to coat all components evenly. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro and let sit for 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Hydrating Cucumber-Avocado Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette take to make?
Total time is about 10 minutes (10 min prep + 0 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Hydrating Cucumber-Avocado Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep diced avocado from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Hydrating Cucumber-Avocado Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Hydrating Cucumber-Avocado Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 2 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 2). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Hydrating Cucumber-Avocado Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette?
Mediterranean salads like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Brought this to a potluck and it was the first dish to disappear.
- ★★★★☆
Almost perfect — just needed a squeeze of lemon at the end.
- ★★★★☆
Almost perfect — just needed a squeeze of lemon at the end.
