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Avocado, Tomato & Cucumber Salad

Fresh, colorful, and incredibly easy to prepare, this Avocado, Tomato & Cucumber Salad is the perfect healthy salad, easy lunch, light dinner side, and summer recipe. Creamy avocado, juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and fresh basil are tossed in a simple homemade red wine vinaigrette for a refreshing dish that’s ready in just minutes. Whether you’re looking for healthy meal ideas, easy side dishes, or fresh vegetable recipes, this salad is guaranteed to impress.

Ingredients

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For the Salad

  • 4 medium tomatoes, diced
  • 4 baby cucumbers, sliced
  • 1 ripe Hass avocado, cubed
  • ½ medium red onion, diced
  • ½ bunch fresh basil, chopped
  • 1 pinch granulated sugar

For the Dressing

  • 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¾ teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1 garlic clove, pressed
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 pinch freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Wash and dry all vegetables thoroughly.
  2. Dice the tomatoes, slice the cucumbers, finely chop the onion and basil, and cube the avocado.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, sugar, garlic, oregano, and black pepper.
  4. Place the tomatoes, cucumbers, onion, and basil in a large bowl.
  5. Sprinkle the pinch of sugar over the vegetables.
  6. Add the avocado cubes.
  7. Pour the dressing over the salad.
  8. Toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
  9. Let the salad rest for about 10 minutes before serving.
  10. Enjoy immediately for the freshest flavor.

Cooking Information

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Salad / Side Dish

Notes

  • Add the avocado just before serving for the best texture and color.
  • Use ripe, flavorful tomatoes for maximum freshness.
  • Toss gently to keep the avocado pieces intact.
  • Author: Emmy Carter

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