Best Avocado Salad
This easy avocado salad is crisp, zesty, and perfect for summer! Ready in 10 minutes with cucumber, lime, and herbs.
Ingredients
- 2 medium avocados approx. 2 cups cubed
- 2 cups 300g cucumber, cubed (about 1 large cucumber)
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice from 1–2 limes
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 jalapeño seeds and membrane removed (for mild heat)
- 1 small garlic clove minced (optional if sensitive)
- ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt plus more to taste
- ½ cup 25g chopped fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil, dill, or a combo)
- A dash of hot sauce optional
Instructions
Step 1: Make the Dressing
- In a salad bowl, whisk together:
- Fresh lime juice
- Olive oil
- Minced garlic
- Diced jalapeño
- Salt
- Stir in the chopped herbs until well combined. If preparing ahead, you can refrigerate the dressing for up to one day.
Step 2: Prep the Veggies
- Cut the avocados in half, remove the pits, and gently cube the flesh.
- Cube the cucumber into bite-sized pieces.
Step 3: Assemble the Salad
- Add the cubed avocado and cucumber to the bowl of dressing. Gently toss until all the ingredients are evenly coated. Be careful not to overmix to preserve the chunks of avocado.
Step 4: Taste and Serve
- Taste for seasoning. Add more salt if needed and a few dashes of your favorite hot sauce if you like a little kick. Serve immediately.