Your Favorite Summer Salad
Taco night (or burger night!) just got a serious upgrade with this tomato cucumber avocado salad recipe. It’s easy to make and full of fresh ingredients that will impress any dinner guest. The medley of brightly colored veggies makes this salad feel like a real fiesta! But the real star of the dish is the light, lemony dressing that ties everything together (and might just steal the show!). Everything comes together in 15 minutes, and you can easily customize it with whatever veggies you’ve got on hand (like bell peppers, carrots, or even corn). It’s the perfect, low-effort side dish that you’ll want to make on repeat!
Grab These Fresh Ingredients
Dressing Base: Lemon juice and olive oil go together like PB and J (flavor-wise). Plus, lemon juice does a great job of keeping the avocado looking fresh and green while your salad sits in a serving bowl. When avocados are exposed to the air, they can brown pretty quickly. Citrus juice is the cure. Plus, yum. Herbs: We’re using equal parts cilantro and parsley. Together, they add a bright, fresh flavor to the dressing that’s hard to get with dry herbs. Flavor Punches: Dijon and garlic round out the flavor of the dressing. Garlic does what garlic always does, and we love that around here. The Dijon adds a tangy kick that takes things to the next level. Veggies: The vegetables in this recipe create a mixture of yumminess that’s hard to beat. The textures, the colors, the flavor… need I say more? That being said, you can mix them up as you see fit!
Making This Avocado Salad Is A Breeze
Like any salad, most prep work comes from chopping your ingredients for assembly. From there, it’s super easy to put together! Step 1: Mix The DressingAfter chopping up your herbs and measuring the other ingredients, whisk everything in a large bowl. Step 2: Prep The VeggiesCut up the vegetables to prepare for assembling the salad. (Here’s how to cut an avocado and how to cut tomatoes!) Step 3: Assemble The SaladToss everything together, and you’re done!
Recipe Testing Notes
Don’t Skip The Citrus: Freshly squeezed lemon juice (or lime juice!) adds that bright, citrusy flavor I always crave in salads. And as a bonus, it keeps the avocado from browning while it’s sitting out at a gathering. Fresh Herbs Make It: Fresh herbs add a refreshing texture and flavor that really bring this dish together. If possible, always opt for fresh over dried! Feel free to mix up the flavor with dill, basil, or other herbs you enjoy. Chill Before Serving: For a refreshing flavor, let the salad chill in the fridge for 15-20 minutes before serving. This gives the flavors time to meld together, and it’ll taste even better. Easy To Customize: This recipe is ultra-flexible to whatever ingredients you have on hand. One of my favorite ways to mix it up is to use pickled radish slices instead of fresh ones!
Pairs Well With
This tomato cucumber avocado salad is a great standalone recipe or a healthy side dish at any gathering, especially those of the barbeque or taco kind.
BBQ Jackfruit Pulled “Pork” is a rich, savory main course that can easily be balanced with this refreshing salad. Seitan Burgers are so yummy and I’m always looking for a vegetable to pair with them. Creamy avocado salad is the perfect solution! Soyrizo Tacos are full of spicy elements, and this salad helps cool things off. Serve it on the side or right in your tacos!
