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Fresh Cucumber Tomato Avocado Salad Easy Homemade Lemon Herb Vinaigrette Recipe

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A quick and easy fresh cucumber tomato avocado salad tossed with a bright, tangy homemade lemon herb vinaigrette. Perfect for summer evenings, this vibrant salad combines crisp veggies and creamy avocado with a zesty dressing.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium cucumbers, peeled and diced (English cucumbers preferred)
  • 3 medium ripe tomatoes, chopped (Roma or vine-ripened)
  • 1 large ripe avocado, diced
  • 1 small red onion, finely chopped (optional)
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn (optional)
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 1 large lemon)
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Vegetables (10 minutes): Peel cucumbers if desired and dice into 1/2 inch cubes. Chop tomatoes similarly. Dice avocado last to prevent browning. Finely chop red onion, parsley, basil, and dill if using. Keep avocado pieces chunky.
  2. Make the Lemon Herb Vinaigrette (5 minutes): In a small bowl, whisk lemon juice, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, and honey. Slowly drizzle in olive oil while whisking to emulsify. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in fresh dill if using.
  3. Combine Salad Ingredients (3 minutes): In a large bowl, gently toss cucumber, tomato, avocado, red onion, parsley, and basil. Pour vinaigrette over salad and toss gently to coat without mashing avocado.
  4. Rest and Serve (Optional 10 minutes): Let salad sit at room temperature for 10 minutes to meld flavors. If serving later, refrigerate and toss again before serving.
  5. Final Touches: Taste and adjust seasoning with salt or lemon juice. Garnish with whole herb leaves for presentation.

Notes

Use ripe but firm avocados to avoid mushiness. Whisk vinaigrette slowly to emulsify. Toss salad gently to keep avocado chunky. Prepare veggies ahead and dress just before serving. Lemon juice helps prevent avocado browning. Variations include adding protein like grilled chicken or chickpeas, or swapping herbs and veggies seasonally.

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Keywords: cucumber salad, tomato salad, avocado salad, lemon herb vinaigrette, fresh salad, summer salad, vegan salad, gluten-free salad

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