Healthy Recipes Healthy Salad Recipes Healthy Vegetable Salad Recipes Healthy Cucumber Salad Recipes Cucumber & Avocado Salad 4.6 (7) 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. By Julia Levy Julia Levy Julia Levy has been working in recipe publishing for almost a decade, but testing recipes for as long as she's been able to wield a spoon. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on September 24, 2019 Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Prep Time: 5 mins Additional Time: 15 mins Total Time: 20 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 cups Nutrition Profile: Dairy-Free Egg Free High Fiber Low Carbohydrate Low-Calorie Nut-Free Soy-Free Vegan Vegetarian Jump to Nutrition Facts 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. Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 199 Calories 18g Fat 10g Carbs 2g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label 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. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved