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Avocado Cucumber Salad

appetizer· Easter· salad· Summertime Favorites
May 30, 2019

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Avocado Cucumber Salad – Fresh avocado and mini cucumber slices are tossed with red onion, cilantro, and homemade avocado lime dressing

Wooden bowl of Avocado Cucumber Salad

Summer is herrrrrrre so bust out the avocados, y’all!

Who am I kidding…it doesn’t have to be summer for me to enjoy avocados. However, they are much more flavorful (and cheaper!) in the summertime so I get especially excited to eat them this time of year.

The first recipe I have lined up for you this summer is this Avocado Cucumber Salad. I love this recipe because it’s so refreshing, thanks to the cucumber and the lime dressing. Plus, it’s a nice break from the guacamole that tends to hog the avocado spotlight.

Glass bowl of Avocado Cucumber Salad with a spoon in it Wooden bowl of Avocado Cucumber Salad with onions, avocado and cucumbers

How to make this recipe

This avocado salad is made with a few ingredients so it’s not too complicated. However, that does not mean that this salad skimps on flavor. There are so many fresh ingredients in this salad that just shout flavor at you with every bite.

To make this salad, all you are doing is tossing chunks of avocado with cucumber slices, cilantro leaves, and sliced red onion. The red onion is key for adding that pop of color to this otherwise green salad.

Glass bowl of Avocado Cucumber Salad ingredients Closeup of the cucumbers, onions and avocado pieces

The dressing in this avocado cucumber salad is homemade but it comes together in no time. First, we mash up a couple chunks of avocado. Next, we add olive oil, cumin, lime juice, agave, and season with salt and pepper. Finally, whisk it all together until combined. That’s all there is to it!

Mixing together the dressing for the Avocado Cucumber Salad Whisking the dressing to get the desired consistency

Finally, you just toss the ingredients with the salad dressing and voila – the best salad you’ll have all summer!

Tips & Tricks

As always, here are a few tips to ensure you get this recipe right the first time:

  1. It’s important that you use the mini cucumbers because they have much less water than traditional cucumbers. However, if you cannot find them, you can use English/hothouse cucumber and achieve the same results.
  2. You need to make sure you buy avocados that aren’t too soft. If they are too soft, they won’t hold their shape and bite when tossed with the dressing.
  3. You cannot make this recipe ahead of time because the avocado will get brown. However, you can make the dressing ahead of time and prep all the other ingredients beforehand. When ready to serve, dice avocado, add dressing, and toss together.

Finished bowl of Avocado Cucumber Salad

Print Recipe

Avocado Cucumber Salad

Fresh avaocado and mini cucumber slices are tossed with red onion, cilantro, and homemade avocado lime dressing
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 medium hass avocados semi-ripe
  • 1 mini cucumber
  • 1/2 small red onion
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 tablespoon agave nectar
  • 1 lime
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Peel and dice avocado into large 1 inch chunks. Add all chunks, except for two, into medium bowl. Add separated chunks into small bowl and smash with a fork until smooth. Set aside. 
  • Slice red onion and mini cucumber and add to bowl with avocado. Add in chopped cilantro. Set aside. 
  • Grab smashed avocado. Add olive oil, cumin, agave, and juice of the 1 lime. Season with salt and pepper. Whisk together until combined. Add dressing to medium bowl with vegetables. Toss together until combined. Serve immediately. 

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    July 30, 2025 at 3:13 am

    Avocado Cucumber Salad is so refreshing, light crunchy cucumber combined with creamy avocado, fragrant lime border, red onion and cilantro add flavor.

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    March 24, 2025 at 6:22 pm

    This refreshing combo is exactly what I need for summer! Love how the creamy avocado and crisp cucumber play together. Perfect light lunch for hot days! 🥑🥒

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    May 31, 2019 at 7:08 am

    LOVE THIS, it looks like pure health… drooling right now!!!

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  25. Jessie says

    May 30, 2019 at 10:58 pm

    I love cucumber and onion salad but I have never tried it with avocado before! I am going to be trying this one this summer! Thank you

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    May 30, 2019 at 10:48 pm

    Dressing is heavenly, I could eat just that on its own.

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    May 30, 2019 at 10:16 pm

    Such a great recipe! Refreshing, tasty and light! I couldn’t ask for more!

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    May 30, 2019 at 10:11 pm

    The dressing is definitely my favourite part of this salad! I love how flavourful it is. Thanks for the yummy recipe 🙂

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    This looks like the perfect summer lunch or side dish. I could go for a serving right now!

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    I love how easy and quick this seems to throw together! Such a versatile recipe!

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    Oh this is the perfect summer salad! Loving the combination of the cucumber and avocado.

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