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    Cucumber Tomato Avocado Salad

    Published: Jun 1, 2018 · Modified: Mar 12, 2021 by Shadi HasanzadeNemati · This post may contain affiliate links .

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    This cucumber tomato avocado salad is perfect for any day of the week. This easy and tasty salad comes together just 15 minutes and is full of flavor thanks to sun dried tomatoes and olives.

    This cucumber tomato avocado salad is perfect for any day of the week. This easy and tasty salad comes together in no time and is full of flavor thanks to sun dried tomatoes and olives.

    We usually keep our salads pretty flavorful yet simple. Our favorites are fattoush salad, Greek salad and Mediterranean salad . I will happily eat a big bowl of delicious and tasty salad loaded with fresh veggies any day of the week! Today's salad is filled with juicy tomatoes and creamy avocados and is flavored with fresh lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil.

    Table Of Contents:
    • Why this recipe works
    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Serving suggestions
    • Variations
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Notes and tips
    • More salad recipes
    • Step-by-Step Recipe

    Why this recipe works

    A big bowl of fresh salad is always a good idea, especially if it includes avocados and cucumbers! This simple and tasty salad can easily be a staple at your home because:

    • It's healthy: Naturally gluten free and low carb, this salad is perfect if you want to eat healthy food that's also delicious.
    • Creamy and crunchy: The creaminess of the avocados goes very well with the crispy cucumbers
    • Flavors: The olives add so much flavor to this salad that we usually don't add any spices except for a little salt.

    I love this tomato avocado salad as it puts a Mediterranean twist on a traditional combination with the addition of sun dried tomatoes and olives.

    Ingredients

    • Avocados: Make sure your avocados are firm but ripe. To check the ripeness of your avocado, peel the cap on top of the avocado. If it's green underneath, then it's ripe. If it's brown, it probably has brown marks inside as well. And if the cap doesn't come off, it's not ripe yet.
    • Tomatoes: Roma tomatoes work best for this recipe. It's best if the tomatoes are firm.
    • Cucumbers: Persian cucumbers or mini cucumbers work best in this recipe.
    • Olives: I love using Kalamata olives but green olives work as well.
    to make avocado salad you need avocado, olives, olive oil, tomatoes, cucumbers, sun dried tomatoes and onion.

    Instructions

    • Thinly slice the onion and place it in a bowl.
    • Add the the sliced cucumbers and olives.
    • Add in the chopped avocado, tomatoes and sun dried tomatoes.
    • Mix in the lemon juice and olive oil on the salad and sprinkle some salt.
    Mix all the ingredients for cucumber avocado salad in a large bowl.

    Serving suggestions

    This tasty and fresh is great with any grilled meat such as shish kabob and grilled chicken. It's also a nice side dish to a quick dinner such as oven baked salmon or Mediterranean chicken.

    Serve avocado tomato salad in two smaller bowls with lemon.

    Variations

    Here are some suggestions to make this salad more exciting:

    • Herbs: Jazz this salad up by adding some fresh herbs such as parsley, mint, dill or green onions.
    • Make it more filling: Add some grilled chicken, salmon or shrimp to turn it into a complete meal.
    • Vegetables: You can add other vegetables such as red bell pepper or artichokes.
    This Mediterranean salad recipe is perfect for a light lunch or dinner.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can I make this ahead of time?

    You can make this salad a few hours ahead of time, but add the avocados right before serving.

    I'm not a big fan of red onions, can I use something else?

    You can leave out the red onion or use green onions instead.

    How long does this salad keep?

    It's best to serve this salad as soon as you make it since the avocados would change color and darken after sitting out for a while.

    Notes and tips

    • Use firm tomatoes and ones that don't have too many seeds. Firm tomatoes are great for this salad as you're going to stir them and they will still hold their shape.
    • Use fresh avocados that are quite firm and bright green. Squeeze lemon on the avocados as soon as you cut them to prevent them from going black.
    • If you don't like the flavor of raw red onions, simply leave them out.
    • This avocado tomato salad is best served right when you make it. Add the salt and maybe some freshly ground pepper right before serving.

    More salad recipes

    • Burrata with Tomatoes and Peach
    • Turkish Smoky Eggplant Salad Recipe
    • Beet Salad Recipe With Feta And Zaatar
    • Ensalada Rusa (Russian Salad - Olivier Salad)

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    Step-by-Step Recipe

    Cucumber Tomato Avocado Salad

    Shadi HasanzadeNemati
    This cucumber tomato avocado salad is perfect for any day of the week. This easy and tasty salad comes together in 15 minutes and is full of flavor thanks to sun dried tomatoes and olives. 
    4.86 from 14 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Total Time 15 mins
    Course Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish
    Cuisine American, Mediterranean
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 331 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 English Cucumber
    • 2 Tomatoes
    • 2 Avocados
    • ½ Red Onion
    • 1 cup Pitted Olives Kalamata and green
    • ⅓ cup Sun Dried Tomatoes Chopped
    • 1 Lemon
    • 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
    • 1 tsp Salt

    Instructions
     

    • Slice the cucumbers and dice the tomatoes, place them in a large bowl. 
    • Dice the avocados and add them to the tomatoes and cucumbers. 
    • Slice the red onion and add it to the salad with olives and sun dried tomatoes. 
    • Using two spoons, mix everything well and squeeze the lemon on the salad. Drizzle the olive oil and stir. 
    • Sprinkle the salt on the salad, stir and serve immediately. 

    Notes

     
    • Use firm tomatoes and ones that don't have too many seeds. Firm tomatoes are great for this salad as you're going to stir them and they will still hold their shape.
    • Use fresh avocados that are quite firm and bright green. Squeeze lemon on the avocados as soon as you cut them to prevent them from going black.
    • You can also add some herbs such as dill, cilantro or parsley to this salad for more flavor.
    • If you don't like the flavor of raw red onions, simply leave them out.
    • This avocado tomato salad is best served the same day. Add the salt and maybe some freshly ground pepper right before serving.
     

    Nutrition

    Calories: 331kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 5gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 1142mgPotassium: 1129mgFiber: 11gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 951IUVitamin C: 39mgCalcium: 68mgIron: 2mg
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    1. Soniya

      August 21, 2021 at 7:13 am

      What a super easy and ABSOLUTELY AMAZING recipe! We all loved the combination of flavors going on. Will definitely be making this often!

      Reply
    2. Lima Ekram

      August 20, 2021 at 1:39 pm

      5 stars
      Love this salad! Looks so tasty!

      Reply
    3. Diana Reis

      August 20, 2021 at 11:39 am

      5 stars
      I love these fresh flavors. The avocado adds that extra something to make it totally satisfying.

      Reply
    4. Nathan

      August 20, 2021 at 10:57 am

      5 stars
      I just bought the biggest cucumber on a whim, so this recipe seems like it was meant to be! Very glad to have something delicious to make it into, will definitely be pairing this with a main dish in the next couple of days!

      Reply
    5. Teodora Grujic

      August 20, 2021 at 9:55 am

      5 stars
      This is perfect! Thank you!

      Reply
    6. Kushigalu

      August 20, 2021 at 9:35 am

      5 stars
      Love the combo in this salad recipe. Healthy and delicious. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
    7. Katie

      April 15, 2021 at 9:37 am

      5 stars
      I always love a fresh salad like this. It's always so refreshing and makes me feel so good!

      Reply
    8. Claudia Lamascolo

      April 15, 2021 at 8:53 am

      5 stars
      This was so delicious I even eat this on late weekend breakfast its just fabulous!

      Reply
    9. Roxana

      June 19, 2018 at 4:02 pm

      5 stars
      Great for summer. This is the kind of salad I love to eat. Simple, healthy and flavorful.

      Reply
      • Shadi HasanzadeNemati

        June 20, 2018 at 6:36 am

        Thanks Roxana!

        Reply
        • Soniya

          August 21, 2021 at 7:12 am

          What a super easy and ABSOLUTELY AMAZING recipe! We all loved the combination of flavors going on. Will definitely be making this often!

    10. Lauren @ Delicious Little Bites

      June 19, 2018 at 2:00 pm

      5 stars
      I'm just starting to like avocados especially in salads - will have to give this one a try, it looks nice and easy!

      Reply
      • Shadi HasanzadeNemati

        June 19, 2018 at 2:04 pm

        Hope you enjoy this!

        Reply
    11. Tara @ Unsophisticook

      June 19, 2018 at 11:45 am

      5 stars
      Any salad that has avocado in it is a winner in my book. And the green olives are the icing on the cake!

      Reply
      • Shadi HasanzadeNemati

        June 19, 2018 at 12:05 pm

        Right? Avocado makes everything better!

        Reply
    12. Ginny McMeans

      June 19, 2018 at 11:22 am

      5 stars
      What a beautiful recipes. All of these ingredients are some of my favorites. Especially the sun dried tomato mixed in. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Shadi HasanzadeNemati

        June 19, 2018 at 12:02 pm

        I love sun dried tomatoes too!

        Reply
    13. christine hadden

      June 19, 2018 at 11:09 am

      5 stars
      Oh this sounds like one refreshing summer salad. I like the idea of maybe tossing in some dill too.

      Reply
      • Shadi HasanzadeNemati

        June 19, 2018 at 11:26 am

        Thanks Christine! Dill makes it tasty!

        Reply

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