Cilantro Lime Avocado Cucumber Salad with Tomatoes
Cilantro Lime Avocado Cucumber Salad with Tomatoes is a refreshing and vibrant dish, perfect for warm weather. This salad harmoniously blends the creamy richness of avocado with the crispness of cucumber and the sweet juiciness of tomatoes, all drizzled with a zesty cilantro lime dressing. It’s an excellent choice for summer gatherings, a light lunch, or as a healthy side dish. With added protein from chickpeas, this salad is not only delicious but also nutritious, making it ideal for anyone looking to enjoy fresh ingredients in a quick and easy recipe.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 cups thinly sliced cucumber
- 10 oz cherry or grape tomatoes
- 2 medium avocados
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/3 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/2 cup packed cilantro
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a blender or food processor, combine olive oil, lime juice, cilantro, garlic, dijon mustard, and maple syrup. Blend until smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, toss together sliced cucumber, halved tomatoes, diced avocado, red onion, and rinsed chickpeas.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat all ingredients.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for enhanced flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg