Cucumber Avocado Salad

📝 Description:
A refreshing and creamy salad perfect for hot days! Crisp cucumbers, ripe avocado, and a zesty dressing make this salad light, healthy, and delicious. Great as a side dish or a quick snack.

🥗 Ingredients:

  • 2 medium cucumbers, thinly sliced
  • 2 ripe avocados, diced
  • 1 small red onion, finely chopped
  • 1-2 tablespoons fresh lime or lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped (optional)
  • Cherry tomatoes, halved (optional)

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

  1. Wash and slice the cucumbers. Dice the avocados and finely chop the onion.
  2. In a large bowl, combine cucumbers, avocado, onion, and cherry tomatoes (if using).
  3. Drizzle with olive oil and lime/lemon juice.
  4. Gently toss everything together, making sure not to mash the avocado.
  5. Season with salt, pepper, and fresh herbs if desired.
  6. Serve immediately for the freshest taste or chill for 15-20 minutes before serving.

💡 Tips:

  • For extra crunch, add roasted sunflower seeds or nuts.
  • Use ripe but firm avocados to avoid a mushy texture.
  • You can add a pinch of chili flakes for a subtle kick.
  • Best eaten fresh; avocado may brown if stored too long.

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