Fresh Avocado & Cucumber Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

Ingredients

• 1 avocado (diced)
• 0.5 red onion (thinly sliced)
• 10 cherry tomatoes (halved)
• 1 cucumber (sliced)
• dill (chopped, to taste)
• cilantro (chopped, to taste)
• 80 ml extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tsp grainy mustard
• salt (to taste)
• black pepper (to taste)

Steps

1. 1

   In a large salad bowl, combine the diced avocado, thinly sliced red onion, halved cherry tomatoes, and sliced cucumber.

2. 2

   Add the chopped dill and cilantro to the bowl with the vegetables.

3. 3

   In a separate small bowl or jar, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, grainy mustard, salt, and pepper until the vinaigrette is well emulsified.

4. 4

   Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad ingredients.

5. 5

   Mix gently to combine, being careful not to mash the avocado, and serve immediately.

Notes

For the best flavor, use ripe but firm avocados so they hold their shape when tossed.

Nutrition per serving

• salad
• appetizer
• side dish
• vegetarian
• vegan
• gluten-free
• healthy
• no-cook