Name: Cucumber & Avocado Salad
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 medium shallot, thinly sliced crosswise and separated into rings; 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon thinly sliced fresh mint; 1 tablespoon thinly sliced fresh basil; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 1 English cucumber, thinly sliced; 1 ripe avocado, halved, pitted and sliced crosswise

Cucumber & Avocado Salad

4.6

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7 Reviews

This healthy cucumber-avocado salad takes just five minutes to prep. Lime juice and fresh herbs boost the bright flavors in this crunchy and creamy salad that's a perfect side dish for grilled chicken, fish or steak. This recipe calls for an English cucumber, which doesn't have to be peeled, but regular cucumbers work well too--just peel them before slicing.

Julia Levy

Updated on September 24, 2019

Prep Time:

5 mins

Additional Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 cups

Nutrition Profile:

Dairy-Free Egg Free High Fiber Low Carbohydrate Low-Calorie Nut-Free Soy-Free Vegan Vegetarian

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Ingredients

1 medium shallot, thinly sliced crosswise and separated into rings
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon thinly sliced fresh mint
1 tablespoon thinly sliced fresh basil
½ teaspoon salt
1 English cucumber, thinly sliced
1 ripe avocado, halved, pitted and sliced crosswise

Directions

Toss shallot rings with lime juice in a large bowl; let stand until softened, about 10 minutes. Whisk in oil, mint, basil and salt. Add cucumber; toss to coat. Let the cucumber marinate in the dressing, tossing occasionally, until softened, about 10 minutes.
Using a slotted spoon, transfer the cucumber to a platter; top with avocado. Drizzle the dressing over the salad. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

199	Calories
18g	Fat
10g	Carbs
2g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 199
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 10g	4%
Dietary Fiber 4g	15%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 2g	4%
Total Fat 18g	23%
Saturated Fat 3g	13%
Vitamin A 351IU	7%
Vitamin C 12mg	14%
Folate 53mcg	13%
Sodium 298mg	13%
Calcium 32mg	2%
Iron 1mg	5%
Magnesium 33mg	8%
Potassium 449mg	10%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.