Skin-Soothing Zucchini & Avocado Salad

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-04 · Updated 2026-04-04

A vibrant, hydrating salad packed with skin-loving nutrients and fresh herbs to calm breakouts. This mediterranean-inspired salads ready in about 10 minutes pairs medium zucchini, large avocado, cherry tomatoes 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 285 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 zucchini
• 1 large avocado
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1/4 cup red onion
• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro
• 1 lime
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 tsp sea salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Spiralize zucchini into noodles using a julienne peeler, then transfer to a large bowl. Dice avocado and halve cherry tomatoes, adding both to the bowl. Thinly slice red onion and mix in gently.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk lime juice, 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper until emulsified. Pour over salad ingredients and toss with clean hands for 60 seconds until all components are evenly coated and greens are lightly dressed.
3. Step 3: Sprinkle with chopped cilantro and let rest for 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving, ensuring the avocado remains creamy without browning.