Summer Cucumber & Avocado Chopped Salad with Lime-Cilantro Dressing
A refreshing, crunchy salad featuring cool cucumbers, creamy avocado, and zesty lime-cilantro dressing for a perfect warm-weather meal. This American-inspired salad recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs cucumber, avocado, 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 280 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
- 2 medium, peeled and diced cucumber
- 1, diced avocado
- 1/4 cup, finely diced red onion
- 1/4 cup, chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/4 cup, halved cherry tomatoes
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 2 medium peeled and diced cucumbers, 1 diced avocado, 1/4 cup finely diced red onion, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro.
- Step 2: Whisk together 2 tbsp lime juice, 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper until fully combined and slightly emulsified.
- Step 3: Pour the dressing over the cucumber mixture and toss gently until all ingredients are coated, then fold in 1/4 cup halved cherry tomatoes and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Summer Cucumber & Avocado Chopped Salad with Lime-Cilantro Dressing take to make?
Total time is about 15 minutes (15 min prep + 0 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Summer Cucumber & Avocado Chopped Salad with Lime-Cilantro Dressing?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep cucumber from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Summer Cucumber & Avocado Chopped Salad with Lime-Cilantro Dressing?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Summer Cucumber & Avocado Chopped Salad with Lime-Cilantro Dressing for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Summer Cucumber & Avocado Chopped Salad with Lime-Cilantro Dressing?
American salads like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Kids gobbled it up without complaints — that's a 5-star in my book.
- ★★★★☆
Tasty recipe. I'd add a bit more seasoning next time.
- ★★★★☆
Almost perfect — just needed a squeeze of lemon at the end.
