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Cucumber & Avocado Salad
Crisp cucumber slices soak up a bright lime and herb dressing with soft shallot rings, then mingle with creamy avocado for a cool, refreshing bite.
- Total
- 5 min
- Prep
- 5 min
- Serves
- 4
Nutrition per Serving
- Calories
- 199
- Protein
- 2g
- Carbs
- 10g
- Fat
- 18g
- Fiber
- 4g
- Sugar
- 3g
- Sodium
- 298mg
Ingredients
- 1 medium shallot, thinly sliced crosswise and separated into rings
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon thinly sliced fresh mint
- 1 tablespoon thinly sliced fresh basil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 English cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 ripe avocado, halved, pitted and sliced crosswise
Instructions
- Toss shallot rings with lime juice in a large bowl; let stand until softened, about 10 minutes. Whisk in oil, mint, basil and salt. Add cucumber; toss to coat. Let the cucumber marinate in the dressing, tossing occasionally, until softened, about 10 minutes.
- Using a slotted spoon, transfer the cucumber to a platter; top with avocado. Drizzle the dressing over the salad. Serve immediately.