Ingredients:

  • 2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 ripe avocado, diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: Feta cheese crumbles for garnish

Instructions:

  1. Prepare Vegetables:
    • Wash and thinly slice the cucumbers. Halve the cherry tomatoes. Dice the avocado. Thinly slice the red onion. Chop the cilantro or parsley.
  2. Assemble Salad:
    • In a large bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers, halved cherry tomatoes, diced avocado, sliced red onion, and chopped cilantro or parsley.
  3. Make Dressing:
    • In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, extra-virgin olive oil, salt, and pepper to taste.
  4. Toss Salad:
    • Drizzle the dressing over the salad ingredients. Gently toss the salad to coat everything evenly.
  5. Chill (Optional):
    • If time allows, refrigerate the salad for about 15-30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  6. Garnish (Optional):
    • Just before serving, garnish the salad with feta cheese crumbles if desired.
  7. Serve:
    • Serve the Cucumber Salad with Avocado and Tomatoes as a refreshing side dish for lunch, dinner, or any summer gathering.