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Cilantro Lime Cucumber Salad with Avocado

Cilantro lime cucumber salad with avocado is a crisp, refreshing mix of thinly sliced cucumbers, creamy avocado, and a zesty lime-honey dressing. Tossed until evenly coated and chilled for 15 minutes, it’s bright, cool, and ready to serve.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 330
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cucumbers
  • 3 large cucumbers Slice into thin rounds.
Avocado
  • 2 ripe avocados Dice into bite-sized pieces.
Red onion
  • 0.25 cup red onion Thinly slice.
Cilantro
  • 0.33 cup fresh cilantro Chop; reserve some for garnish if desired.
Olive oil
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
Lime juice
  • 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
Lime zest
  • 1 tsp lime zest
Garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
Salt
  • 0.5 tsp salt
Black pepper
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
Honey
  • 1 tbsp honey

Method
 

Prep the salad
  1. Slice the cucumbers into thin rounds for a crisp bite in every forkful.
  2. Dice the avocados into bite-sized pieces so they stay creamy without breaking apart.
  3. Place cucumbers, avocado, red onion, and cilantro in a large bowl.
Make the lime dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, lime zest, honey, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
Combine and chill
  1. Pour the dressing over the salad so the cucumbers and avocado get evenly coated.
  2. Toss gently until evenly coated to keep avocado pieces intact.
  3. Refrigerate for 15 minutes before serving so the flavors meld while the salad stays cool.
Serve
  1. Garnish with extra cilantro and lime wedges for a bright, fresh finish.
  2. Serve chilled.

Notes

For best texture, slice cucumbers thin and toss gently so the avocado stays in bite-sized chunks. Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 1 day; the cucumbers will soften slightly. Freezing is not recommended due to the avocado and cucumber texture. For a dairy-free, vegan-friendly option, keep it as-is (it already is); for extra brightness, add more lime zest to taste.