Cucumber Avocado Salad is the kind of dish that feels easy to reach for when you don’t want anything too heavy or complicated. It’s cool, simple, and comes together without much effort, the kind of bowl you can make quickly and keep nearby for a few quiet bites throughout the day. The ingredients stay straightforward, but the balance of crisp and soft keeps it from feeling plain. It’s light in a way that still feels complete, something that fits easily into warmer days or slower moments when you just want something fresh.

Fresh, simple, and softly balanced

The cucumbers stay crisp and cool, while the avocado softens into each bite, giving the salad a gentle creaminess without feeling heavy. A light dressing of olive oil, vinegar, and lemon moves through everything quietly, with a touch of honey to round it out. The pickled red onion adds a soft tang that lifts the whole bowl, settling into the background rather than standing out, so each bite feels clean, balanced, and easy to keep going back to.

Ingredients

• 2 cups English or Persian cucumber, diced (regular cucumbers work as well)
• 1 large avocado, diced
• 2 tablespoons pickled red onion
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1–2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
• salt to taste

Instructions

1. Prepare the cucumber and avocado:
   Dice the cucumber and avocado into small, even cubes, removing the cucumber seeds if desired for a less watery texture.
2. Coat the avocado with lemon juice:
   Place the diced avocado in a bowl and toss gently with the lemon juice to help prevent browning.
3. Add the cucumber and onion:
   Add the diced cucumber and pickled red onion to the bowl, distributing the onion evenly.
4. Add the dressing ingredients:
   Drizzle in the olive oil, red wine vinegar, and honey, letting it fall evenly over the salad. If serving later, keep the dressing separate and add just before serving.
5. Toss gently to combine:
   Mix everything lightly until just combined, being careful not to mash the avocado while coating all the pieces.
6. Finish with dill and seasoning:
   Add the chopped dill and salt to taste, give a final gentle toss, and serve right away.

Storage

• Best eaten fresh for the best texture.
• If needed, store in the refrigerator for up to 1 day.
• Keep covered and toss gently before serving.

Note

• English or Persian cucumbers are preferred for their thinner skin and fewer seeds.
• Regular cucumbers can be used; remove seeds if they feel too watery.
• Use ripe but firm avocado so it holds its shape when tossed.
• Toss the avocado with lemon juice right after cutting to prevent browning.
• Finely diced red onion can be used if pickled onion is not available.
• Soak raw onion in ice-cold water for a few minutes to reduce sharpness.
• Adjust honey slightly depending on how tangy your pickled onions are.
• If serving later, keep the dressing separate to prevent the cucumbers from releasing excess water and the olive oil from firming in the refrigerator.

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