Hydrating Cucumber-Mint Salad with Avocado & Lime

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-03 · Updated 2026-04-03

A refreshing, electrolyte-rich salad that combats Whole30 headaches and bloating with cooling cucumber, hydrating avocado, and zesty lime. Perfect for mid-day energy slumps. This Mediterranean-inspired salad recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs cucumber, avocado, fresh mint 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 320 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

• 2 medium cucumber
• 1 medium avocado
• 1/4 cup fresh mint
• 1 lime
• 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/4 tsp sea salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Dice 2 medium cucumbers into 1/2-inch cubes and place in a large bowl. Add 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh mint and toss gently to combine.
2. Step 2: Halve and pit 1 medium avocado, then dice into 1/2-inch pieces. Gently fold into cucumber mixture until evenly distributed.
3. Step 3: Squeeze juice from 1 lime over salad, then drizzle with 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil. Season with 1/4 tsp sea salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper, tossing until all ingredients are lightly coated and glossy.