Description
A refreshing, no-cook salad combining crisp English cucumbers, creamy avocados, and tangy feta cheese with a bright lemon-olive oil dressing. Perfect for summer, low-carb diets, or quick weeknight meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium English cucumbers
- 3 large ripe avocados (Hass preferred)
- 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- Juice of 1 large lemon
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
- Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Wash cucumbers, trim ends, and slice into thin half-moons. Place in a large mixing bowl.
- Slice red onion into thin rings. If the onion is strong, soak in cold water for 5 minutes, then drain. Add to the bowl with cucumbers.
- Cut avocados in half, remove pits, and scoop flesh into a bowl. Dice into one-inch chunks and gently add to the cucumber and onion mixture.
- In a small jar, combine lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Shake vigorously until emulsified.
- Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture. Add crumbled feta cheese and chopped fresh dill.
- Using a spatula, gently toss the salad to coat ingredients evenly without mashing the avocado.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Sprinkle with pomegranate seeds if using.
- Serve immediately for best texture, or chill for 10 minutes to let flavors meld.
Notes
[‘Use fresh lemon juice to prevent avocado browning.’, ‘If making ahead, store cucumbers and onions separately from avocado and dressing. Add dressing just before serving.’, ‘Store leftovers in an airtight container with plastic wrap pressed directly onto the surface to limit air exposure.’, ‘Do not reheat; serve chilled or at room temperature.’, ‘Ensure avocados are ripe but firm to avoid mushiness.’]
- Prep Time: 13 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 8
- Protein: 6
Keywords: cucumber avocado salad, healthy summer salad, low carb recipe, gluten free side dish, quick salad, no cook recipe, fresh salad