Avocado Cucumber Salad Recipe
A quick and easy (5-minute) Avocado Cucumber Salad Recipe with the easiest lime dressing. This was a ‘spur of the moment’ recipe which means it’s super easy to recreate and you’ll memorize it right away. This cucumber salad disappeared so fast and we all wished there was more of it.
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I feel compelled to make salads with avocado in them. When I add avocado, magical things happen – salads take on an irresistible creaminess without any creamy dressings needed. Good thing 99% of you seem to love avocados jus as much as we do. Some of our all-time most popular recipes are our avocado salads.
Ingredients for Cucumber Salad Recipe:
- We used garden cucumbers because they are still in season (YES!!) but you can use large english cucumbers.
- Look for an avocado that gives lightly to gentle pressure when you press on it. It should not be overly soft or squishy.
- Green onions or chives will work for this recipe. In a pinch, you can substitute with cilantro.
How to Keep Avocado from Turning Brown:
- If making the salad a few hours ahead, combine all ingredients into a bowl (except the salt!). Squeeze lime juice directly over avocados and toss gently to combine.
- Cover tightly with plastic wrap, placing it directly over the surface of the salad to keep the air out. Oxygen is what causes avocados to brown.
- Add salt just before serving to keep the cucumbers from wilting and becoming overly juicy.
How Do I keep Cucumbers from Getting Soft?
To keep cucumbers from getting soft or becoming too juicy, with any extra steps such as sweating the cucumbers, be sure to add salt just before serving.
More Cucumber Salad Recipes:
- Cucumber Tomato Avocado Salad – one look and you will just know!
- Avocado Tuna Salad – similar flavor profile with loads of protein
- Avocado Shrimp Salad – all the mmm’s!
Avocado Cucumber Salad Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 English cucumbers, sliced
- 1 large avocado, pitted, peeled and sliced
- 1/3 cup green onion, half of a bunch, chopped
- 2 Tbsp lime juice, from 1 medium lime
- 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp sea salt, or 3/4 tsp table salt, or to taste
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- In a medium salad bowl, combine sliced cucumbers, avocado and chopped green onion.
- Drizzle with 2 lime juice, 2 Tbsp olive oil and season with 1 tsp sea salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper or season to taste. Toss salad to coat with dressing and serve.
Nutrition Per Serving
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Natasha Kravchuk
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excellent salad, I added some cherry tomatoes for colour. I will definately make it often
Thank you for the feedback, Elizabeth!
I have all my ingredients ready to go and can’t wait to make this. Two questions. With concern of the avocado turning brown, can I make it ahead of time? And, how long will leftovers last??
Hello Kim, yes that will work. You can check the “How to Keep Avocado from Turning Brown” section in the recipe for some answers. I haven’t really made this a head for more than 1-2 days to advise.
Absolutely delicious and very satisfying 😋 This will definitely be my go to summer salad. I did use the olive oil but will try without next time after reading reviews..
I’m so happy to hear this is a hit with your family, Judy! Thank you so much for sharing that with me.
Amazingly delicious salad. Olive oil is unnecessary though…super creamy and yummy dressing it w just lime juice and salt and pepper.
I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Joann!
I came across the combination of cucumber and avocado only recently with a more elaborate recipe by Ottolenghi. This one is equally nice and so quick. It’s perfect with the lime juice.
Thank you.
You’re welcome. GOod to hear that you like this recipe!
I live in Mexico so the variety of produce is difficult to come by. I did find persian cucumbers and figured they were a close relative. This salad is very refreshing on a hot day. I did add a pinch of dried chile for contract. Delicious. Thanks for the recipe!
That sounds good and I’m glad you enjoyed this salad, Ann.
Love love your videos, Natasha. – super great and easy. Thank you !!!
Thank you, Karoline! I’m glad you enjoy my recipes.
I tried this and found the dressing to be kind of bland. Trying to figure out what might give it a punch.
Hi Gary, did you skip any of the ingredients by any chance or substituted some of them? Feel free to add some seasoning too according to your preference.
I did not like avocado until I tried this salad. So good! Red onion works as well in this salad.
One of my favorite combinations! I’m so glad you loved this salad, Valentina!
This will also be delicious with lemon juice instead of lime, and adding some jalapenos! YUM. Thanks!
Yes! Great idea! I hope you love this recipe, Courtney!
Delicious 😊
Thanks, glad you liked it!
I always use Natasha’s recipes , they very good and easy to make
Thank you for sharing that wonderful feedback, Lubov!
Looked so good had to try and make it to surprise my wife. All I can say is delish and the wife loved it.
That’s just awesome! This is one of our favorite recipes! I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
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Thank you Tine! I’m so inspired by reaching this! Thank you for that thoughtful review! Blessings to you!
great foundation to a more elaborate salad. Spiral cut cuc (looks like spaghetti)spiral cut red onion. lotso’ scallion. a drop of sesame oil mixed together soy and wasabi. Mixed all together with toasted sesames and voila: Veggie Sushi salad! yum.
Glad you loved it Jay. Thanks for the excellent feedback!
Can’t wait to try !Thanks for all your amazing recipes!
You’re welcome Sandra! I’m so glad you enjoyed this recipe.
Lovely! I added a cup of brown shrimps and it was so good. Great for lunch, too.
Thank you so much for sharing that with me.
Refreshing Cucumber Avocado Salad with lemon is a perfect side dish any time of year! Enjoy it along with grilled dishes or add canned tuna to your salad for a high protein meal
It sure is Sumon! Thank you for sharing your wonderful feedback!
Oh my! I haven’t tried it yet but I’m sure I’ve gone to heaven!
I hope you get to try this recipe soon!
Excellent quick salad. I added a can of drained and rinsed chickpeas. It was a meal in itself!! Thank you Natasha!
I’m so happy you enjoyed that. Thank you for sharing that with us!
Loved, Awesome job made mine with chopped sweet onion. Turned out great
I’m so happy you enjoyed that. Thank you for sharing that with us Kimberly!
Super easy and absolutely delicious!! My daughter commented she would eat this for lunch every day!!
I am so happy to hear that. Thank you for the wonderful review!
I’m loving this salad, it’s my favorite. thank you so much Natasha!-❤😁
You’re welcome! I’m so happy you enjoyed it. Thank you so much for sharing that with me Luda!
Can I use lemon instead of lime ppls tnx
Hi Carmen, the dressing is a lime dressing, I’m not certain the flavor will be the same. If you experiment, let me know how you liked the recipe
Hi Natasha …thank you for sharing yummy recipes. I have a question about Nutritional Facts. It says 169 calories per serving but can you please clarify how many does this recipe serves..? Same with the baked chicken legs recipe.
Thank you,
Warmest Regards,
Kiran
Hi Kiran this recipe serves four as a side. The baked chicken legs recipe makes 14 chicken legs or drumsticks 🙂
Delish and so fresh!
Thank you for that great feedback, Lexee!
Thank you for a healthy salad recipe . It can be modified with red onions and cilantro ! 😉
You’re very welcome, Alla! 🙂 Thank you for sharing.
I’ve been trying to get in more veggies in my diet. Thanks for a creative and delicious way to eat more!
You’re so welcome! I’m so happy you discovered this recipe!
This salad looks perfect and refreshing. Especially for the summer!
We have this salad on repeat during the summer! Thank you for sharing your great review!
I’m a pushover for anything with avocado in it, too. Delicious!
Hi Tara, oh me too! Thank you so much for sharing that with me.
My favorite green salad!
I’m so happy to hear that! Thank you for sharing your great review!
Delicious! We made it today and we love it! My son declared that it is his favourite salad, and he is a teenager, so it must be good 🙂
Wow! That’s amazing! Thank you for sharing that with me!
Natasha, so pleased I’ve found you and your site.
This recipe and others in similar vein are scrummylicious!
I’m so happy to hear that, Anna! Thank you for this great review!
Trop bon!!!
J’ai ADORÉ.
Merciii à vous
Hi! I’m so glad you loved the recipe! Thank you for sharing your amazing review! 🙂
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just loooooove it
I’m sooooo happy you loved it! Ruth!! Thank you for this great review!
This looks really simple and yammy! I hope to try it soon!!
Thank you Katya! It really is so simple and tasty. It’s almost too easy, but it really doesn’t need anything else 😉
toujours aussi génial les recettes et simple a réaliser merci
I’m so glad you enjoy our recipes! I hope you LOVE this cucumber salad 🙂