Creamy Avocado Salad Simple Recipe for Summer
A no-cook, vibrant avocado salad with creamy texture, crisp cucumber, and zesty lime dressing. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners or summer gatherings, this healthy recipe balances richness and freshness in 15 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15
- Total Time: 15
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Recipes
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
2 medium avocados (about 2 cups cubed)
2 cups cubed cucumber (about 1 large English or Persian cucumber)
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from 1–2 limes)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 jalapeño (seeds and membrane removed, finely diced)
1 small garlic clove (minced)
¼ teaspoon fine sea salt (or to taste)
½ cup chopped fresh herbs (such as cilantro, parsley, or dill)
Hot sauce (optional, a few dashes)
Instructions
Prepare dressing by whisking lime juice, olive oil, minced garlic, and diced jalapeño in a bowl
Add ½ teaspoon salt to dressing and mix well
Add cubed avocado and cucumber to dressing
Gently toss to coat, ensuring avocado remains intact
Fold in chopped fresh herbs
Adjust seasoning with remaining salt if needed
Transfer to serving bowl and serve immediately
Notes
Use ripe but firm avocados to maintain structure
Swap jalapeño for serrano pepper for similar flavor profile
Dress salad just before serving to prevent browning
Store leftovers in airtight container up to 2 hours for best texture
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (out of 4)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg