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Fresh Creamy Cucumber Avocado Salad Recipe with Lime Honey Vinaigrette

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A quick and easy summer salad combining creamy avocado and crisp cucumber with a tangy lime honey vinaigrette, perfect for light meals and gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium cucumbers, thinly sliced
  • 1 large ripe avocado, peeled and diced or lightly mashed
  • ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped (optional)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 1 large lime)
  • 1 tablespoon honey (raw or local honey preferred)
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced (optional)
  • Pinch of salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Wash and thinly slice 2 medium cucumbers (about 10.5 ounces). Peel partially if skins are thick. Set aside.
  2. Thinly slice ½ small red onion (about 1.75 ounces), separating the rings gently.
  3. Peel and dice 1 large ripe avocado (around 7 ounces). For creamier texture, mash lightly but keep some chunks.
  4. Roughly chop ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves (about 0.14 ounces).
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice, 1 tablespoon honey, 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 minced garlic clove, a pinch of salt, and freshly ground pepper until smooth and slightly thickened.
  6. In a mixing bowl, gently toss cucumber slices, red onion, avocado, and cilantro. Pour vinaigrette over salad and toss carefully to avoid mashing avocado further.
  7. Add salt and pepper to taste. Let salad sit for 5-10 minutes to allow flavors to meld (optional).
  8. Transfer to a serving bowl or plate and garnish with extra cilantro leaves or thin lime wedges.

Notes

Use ripe avocados that yield slightly under gentle pressure but are not mushy. Slice cucumbers thinly for crunch. Whisk dressing thoroughly to emulsify. Toss salad gently to avoid mashing avocado. Add dressing just before serving for best freshness. Substitute honey with maple syrup or agave nectar for vegan option. Add fresh mint or basil instead of cilantro for variation.

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Keywords: cucumber salad, avocado salad, lime honey vinaigrette, summer salad, easy salad, creamy salad, gluten-free, vegetarian

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