Lemon-Dill Cucumber and Avocado Salad

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-12 · Updated 2026-04-12

A refreshing, creamy salad with cool cucumber, rich avocado, and bright lemon-dill dressing—perfect for a light keto lunch. This American-inspired salad recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs cucumber, avocado, fresh dill 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 200 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 cucumber
• 1 ripe avocado
• 1/4 cup fresh dill
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Peel and dice 1 medium cucumber into 1/2-inch cubes.
2. Step 2: Dice 1 ripe avocado into 1/2-inch cubes.
3. Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk 2 tbsp lemon juice, 3 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper until emulsified.
4. Step 4: Combine diced cucumber and avocado in a large bowl with 1/4 cup chopped dill.
5. Step 5: Pour dressing over salad and toss gently until evenly coated.