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Cucumber tomato avocado salad in a ceramic bowl

Cucumber Tomato avocado salad brings crisp, juicy, and creamy textures together in one quick bowl. Fresh cucumber and cherry tomatoes provide the crunch and brightness, ripe avocado adds richness, and thin red onion with parsley keeps every bite lively. A five-ingredient lemon Dijon vinaigrette comes together in minutes and lightly coats the vegetables. With no cooking and only 15 minutes of preparation, it is a practical fresh side for four.

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Why This Cucumber Tomato Avocado Salad Works

The vegetables offer distinct textures without needing a long ingredient list. Lemon juice and Dijon mustard help the Olive oil form a simple vinaigrette, while adding the avocado last protects its shape during mixing.

Cucumber Tomato Avocado Salad Ingredients

  • 1 large cucumber, halved lengthwise and sliced
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 2 medium ripe avocados, diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

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How to Make Cucumber Tomato Avocado Salad

Ordered Method

  • Whisk the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until the vinaigrette is combined.
  • Place the sliced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, and chopped parsley in a large salad bowl.
  • Add the diced avocados to the bowl.
  • Pour the lemon vinaigrette over the vegetables and toss gently until everything is lightly coated.
  • Serve the salad immediately.

Lemon vinaigrette poured over cucumber tomato avocado salad

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“Packed with flavor and so simple. Exactly what I wanted from this Cucumber Tomato Avocado Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette!”
LUNA

Preparing the Vegetables

Keep the cucumber slices and avocado pieces substantial enough to hold their shape beside the halved tomatoes. Slice the red onion thinly so it distributes through the bowl without overwhelming the other vegetables.

Mixing the Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette

Whisk the olive oil, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until the mixture looks evenly combined. Dress the salad only when the vegetables are ready, then toss gently rather than stirring vigorously.

Serving Suggestions

Serve the salad immediately as a fresh side. The recipe makes four servings and needs no cooking, making it useful when the rest of a meal already occupies the stove or oven.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is the avocado added last?

Adding it after the firmer vegetables are in the bowl reduces handling and helps the diced pieces stay intact.

Can the vinaigrette be mixed first?

Yes. Whisk it in a small bowl while preparing the vegetables, then pour it over the salad just before the final gentle toss.

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“I don’t know if I’ve ever eaten a better Cucumber Tomato Avocado Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette. The rub alone is wonderful, but the sauce??? Over the top!”
KEVIN

How long does the salad take?

The complete no-cook recipe takes about 15 minutes and serves four.

Finished cucumber tomato avocado salad with fresh parsley

Final Thought

Prepare the vinaigrette, combine the firmer vegetables, and handle the avocado gently at the end. That short sequence preserves the salad’s crispness, color, and clean texture from the first serving to the last.

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Cucumber tomato avocado salad in a ceramic bowl

Cucumber Tomato Avocado Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

Make cucumber tomato avocado salad with red onion, parsley, and a quick lemon Dijon vinaigrette in just 15 minutes.
Prep : 10 Total : 25 minutes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients

  • 1 large cucumber halved lengthwise and sliced
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
  • 2 medium ripe avocados diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Whisk the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until the vinaigrette is combined.
  • Place the sliced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, and chopped parsley in a large salad bowl.
  • Add the diced avocados to the bowl.
  • Pour the lemon vinaigrette over the vegetables and toss gently until everything is lightly coated.
  • Serve the salad immediately.

Notes

For the cleanest texture, add the avocado last and toss gently.
This no-cook salad is best served immediately after dressing.

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