Creamy Cucumber Tomato Avocado Salad
A quick, easy, and refreshing summer salad featuring crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, creamy avocado, and a tangy lemon herb dressing with Greek yogurt.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium cucumbers, peeled and thinly sliced
- 3 ripe tomatoes, chopped
- 1 large avocado, diced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill
- 3 tbsp Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables: peel and slice cucumbers into thin rounds about 1/8 inch thick, chop tomatoes into bite-sized pieces, dice avocado, and thinly slice red onion if using.
- Make the lemon herb dressing: combine Greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, and honey in a small bowl or jar; whisk or shake until smooth and emulsified. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Combine salad ingredients: gently toss cucumbers, tomatoes, avocado, red onion, and chopped herbs in a large mixing bowl. Pour dressing over and stir carefully to coat without mashing avocado.
- Chill and serve (optional): refrigerate salad for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld, or serve immediately.
Notes
If cucumbers are very watery, sprinkle with salt and let sit in a colander for 10 minutes before mixing to avoid sogginess. Use ripe but firm avocado for best texture. Keep dressing cold and add gradually to avoid overdressing. Fresh herbs greatly enhance flavor. For dairy-free, substitute Greek yogurt with coconut or plant-based yogurt.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup per serv
- Calories: 180
- Fat: 14
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 3
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