Lime-Cucumber Avocado Salad

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-21 · Updated 2026-04-21

Refreshing no-cook salad with juicy cucumber, creamy avocado, and zesty lime dressing, ideal for a light lunch or side dish. This american-inspired salads ready in about 15 minutes pairs peeled and diced cucumber, diced avocado, finely chopped 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 200 calories and feeds 4, 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

• 12 oz, peeled and diced cucumber
• 2, diced avocado
• 1/4 cup, finely chopped red onion
• 2 tbsp, chopped cilantro
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tbsp avocado oil
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Combine 12 oz diced cucumber, 2 diced avocados, 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion, and 2 tbsp chopped cilantro in a large bowl.
2. Step 2: Whisk together 2 tbsp lime juice, 1 tbsp avocado oil, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper until emulsified.
3. Step 3: Pour dressing over salad ingredients and toss gently until evenly coated, being careful not to mash the avocado.
4. Step 4: Let sit 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.