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Fresh Cucumber Avocado Salad Recipe with Lemon Vinaigrette and Dill

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A quick and easy refreshing summer side dish featuring crisp cucumbers, creamy avocado, and a bright lemon vinaigrette with fresh dill.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium cucumbers, thinly sliced (English cucumbers work best for fewer seeds)
  • 2 ripe avocados, diced
  • 1/4 cup fresh dill, finely chopped
  • 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (about 1 large lemon)
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced (optional)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Wash and thinly slice 2 medium cucumbers. Place the slices in a medium bowl.
  2. Cut 2 ripe avocados in half, remove the pits, and dice them into bite-sized pieces. Add the avocado cubes to the bowl with cucumbers.
  3. Thinly slice 1/4 red onion and add to the bowl (optional).
  4. Finely chop 1/4 cup fresh dill and add it to the bowl.
  5. In a small bowl or jar, combine 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup, and 1 minced garlic clove if using. Whisk or shake vigorously until emulsified. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  6. Pour the lemon vinaigrette over the cucumber, avocado, onion, and dill mixture. Gently toss everything together, making sure the avocado pieces hold their shape and get coated without getting mushy.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or lemon juice if needed. Serve immediately or chill for 15 minutes to let flavors meld.

Notes

Add vinaigrette just before serving to keep avocado fresh and prevent browning. Store leftovers without dressing and toss before eating. Use ripe but firm avocados to avoid mushiness. Thinly slice cucumbers for uniform texture. Emulsify vinaigrette well to prevent separation.

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Keywords: cucumber avocado salad, lemon vinaigrette, dill salad, summer salad, easy salad recipe, fresh salad, healthy side dish

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