Hydrating Cucumber-Avocado Salad with Lime-Cilantro Dressing
A refreshing, anti-inflammatory salad that combats dehydration and supports skin health, featuring crisp cucumbers, creamy avocado, and a zesty lime-cilantro dressing without added sugar or dairy. This Mediterranean-inspired salad recipe (anti-inflammatory), ready in about 15 minutes, pairs cucumber, avocado, fresh cilantro 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 250 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 large (peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes) cucumber
- 1 ripe (diced into 1/2-inch cubes) avocado
- 1/4 cup (finely chopped) fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup (from 2 limes) lime juice
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup lime juice, 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, 1/2 tsp sea salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until emulsified and slightly thickened.
- Step 2: Add 1 large peeled and diced cucumber (1/2-inch cubes) and 1 ripe diced avocado (1/2-inch cubes) to the dressing, then gently fold in 1/4 cup fresh cilantro until evenly coated.
- Step 3: Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld and the avocado to soften slightly without turning brown.
