Description
Elevate your outdoor adventures with this refreshing cucumber-avocado salad, designed for easy preparation and maximum enjoyment! Bursting with hydrating cucumbers and creamy avocados, this nutritious dish is perfect for keeping you energized on the trails. With its vibrant colors and textures, this salad not only satisfies cravings but also provides essential vitamins and minerals to fuel your day in nature.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cucumbers, diced (about 1 large cucumber)
- 1 cup ripe avocados, diced (about 1 medium avocado)
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Wash the cucumbers under cold water; peel if desired.
- Dice the cucumbers into bite-sized pieces.
- Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, scoop out the flesh, and dice it into similar-sized pieces as the cucumbers.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine diced cucumbers, avocados, red onion, and cilantro.
- Drizzle lemon juice over the mixture and season with salt and pepper. Toss gently to combine without mashing the avocado.
- Chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before serving for optimal flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg