Fresh Cucumber Tomato Avocado Salad (Printable)

Bright, crisp mix of cucumber, tomato, avocado, and feta with lemon-olive dressing.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 large cucumber, sliced
02 - 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
03 - 1 large ripe avocado, diced
04 - 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced

→ Cheese

05 - 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (about 2.6 oz)

→ Herbs

06 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
07 - 1 tbsp fresh mint, finely chopped (optional)

→ Dressing

08 - 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
09 - 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
10 - 1/2 tsp sea salt
11 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a large bowl, mix the sliced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, diced avocado, and thinly sliced red onion.
02 - Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, sea salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until emulsified.
03 - Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss gently to combine thoroughly.
04 - Lightly fold in the crumbled feta, chopped parsley, and optional mint to preserve texture.
05 - Serve the salad immediately or refrigerate for up to 30 minutes to enhance freshness before serving.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Refreshing and light Mediterranean flavors
  • Quick and easy to prepare in 15 minutes
02 -
  • For extra flavor, add a handful of pitted Kalamata olives
  • Substitute feta with goat cheese or omit for a vegan version
03 -
  • Use ripe but firm avocados for best texture
  • Chill all ingredients before mixing for a crisp salad
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