This Cucumber Avocado Salad highlights two simple ingredients: cucumber and avocado. Elegant in its simplicity, it’s quick to prepare yet tastes like you’ve spent hours on it. Try this easy salad and it will likely become a regular at your table.
I hesitated to share this recipe because it’s so straightforward, but that’s exactly what this site is for: recipes you can make in minutes or hours. This salad comes together in just a few minutes.
You only need two main ingredients: a cucumber and an avocado.
Peel and chop the cucumber and avocado into roughly 1-inch pieces and place them in a bowl. I peeled the cucumber because I used a regular variety with thicker skin and removed it with a vegetable peeler. If you use an English cucumber, which has thinner skin, you can leave the peel on.
My favorite part of this salad is the mayonnaise dressing. It’s creamy, slightly tangy and a touch sweet. To make the dressing, whisk together mayonnaise, freshly squeezed lime juice and a little honey. Drizzle it over the chopped cucumber and avocado, toss gently to combine, and serve. For an even better result, chill the salad for about an hour before serving so the flavors meld.
This salad is similar in spirit to Cucumber Mango Salad: simple, fresh and delicious. The contrast of cucumber crunch and avocado creaminess is a wonderful combination. Give this easy salad a try—sometimes the simplest dishes are the best.
Cucumber Avocado Salad
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Ingredients
- 1 cucumber (about 10 inches long)
- 1 avocado
Mayonnaise Dressing
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lime juice – freshly squeezed from half a large lime or one small lime
- 1 teaspoon honey sub with sugar
Instructions
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Peel the cucumber if desired and cut into about 1-inch slices. Peel and cut the avocado into similar-sized pieces.
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Combine the chopped cucumber and avocado in a bowl. Whisk the mayonnaise, lime juice and honey together, then drizzle the dressing over the salad. Toss gently to coat.
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For best flavor, chill the salad for about 1 hour before serving.
Notes
2. Adjust the dressing to taste. Add more honey or sugar for sweetness, or more lime juice for extra tang.
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