A refreshing Cucumber Tomato Avocado Salad to beat the heat! Crunchy cucumber and bell pepper, juicy tomatoes, creamy avocados with a delicious balsamic vinaigrette! Yum!
It’s no secret that I’m practically obsessed with avocado salads, haha. Remember the Egg and Avocado Salad? Or the super famous Mexican Quinoa Salad that has loads of avocado and pretty much blew up in the Facebook world?
Well, today, why not, I’ve got yet another one for you. This time I’m mixing my favorite fruit with cucumber and delicious roma tomatoes to keep it fresh and crunchy during the sweaty summer months.
How to Make Cucumber Tomato Avocado Salad
It couldn’t be simpler! Just chop up some crunchy English cucumber, juicy roma tomatoes, some bell pepper if you like, add avocado a bit of fresh basil and spring onion and you’re as good as finished.
I chose basil for this salad because I feel like a balsamic vinaigrette goes super well with the ingredients. You can just as well add cilantro though and make a lime dressing instead.
Just as delicious!
Cucumber Tomato Avocado Salad with Balsamic Vinegar
Considering most my avocado salads are seasoned with just lime juice, salt pepper and olive oil I wanted to switch it up a little this time.
Balsamic vinegar is one of my favorite vinegars and I love to pair it with fresh basil. Hence, the creation of a Cucumber Tomato Avocado Salad with Balsamic Vinegar :)
Balsamic vinegar has a pretty strong taste. I recommend not mixing it with any other strong tastes. Keep your vinaigrette as simple as possible. Just a little olive oil, sea salt and pepper are necessary to round it up. That’s it.
How to store Cucumber Tomato Avocado Salad
It’s no secret that avocado browns pretty fast. My suggestion is to make the salad fresh and enjoy right away.
Sometimes however, we just have to or want to prep ahead, right? I know you all are fierce meal preppers, so how is the best way to store this salad so it lasts at least until lunch time the same day or next day?
It’s easy. Make sure you have your cucumber, bell pepper and tomatoes, basil and spring onions all chopped up and ready. Then prepare your vinaigrette and add to the bottom of a tall jar. Cube the avocado last and add to the vinaigrette and then mix well. Make sure the avocado cubes are well coated. This will keep the avocado from browning the longest.
Add the other ingredients in layers in whatever order and immediately seal air-tight and store in the refrigerator. I’ve made this the night before and had it for lunch the next day it was totally fine. You can’t keep it much longer though.
Cucumber Tomato Avocado Salad
Ingredients
- 1 English cucumber
- 3 Roma tomatoes
- 1 yellow bell pepper
- 1 avocado
- 1 hand full fresh basil leaves
- 3 scallions
- 2-3 Tbsp olive oil
- 1-1.5 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
- sea salt
- pepper
Instructions
- Wash vegetables and cut. Cucumber lengthwise and then into about 1/4" thick half moons, tomatoes into cubes and bell pepper into cubes.
- Half, pit and peel avocado and add to other vegetables.
- Wash, spin dry, destem and finely chop basil leaves and add to salad.
- Wash and thinly slice spring onions and sprinkle on salad.
- In a small jar mix olive oil, balsamic vinegar, sea salt and pepper and then drizzle over salad. Toss and serve.
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Brigitte says
Hi can you tell me where you bought the dressing jar?
Lorena Grater says
It’s from the brand “Weck”.
Christine loy says
Hi , can this salad be made without using olive oil, can we use lemon juice and vinegar.
Lorena Grater says
Yes, absolutely!
Phiona says
Does the avocado hold up well? Or does the dressing stop it from browning?
Lorena Grater says
The #1 thing that keeps avocado from browning is to keep it away from oxygen. So storing in an airtight container right after cutting is crucial. It will last ok for about 24 hours. The acidity from lemon, lime, or vinegar will also help, and the putting the pits of the avocado in the container will also help but the most important is keeping oxygen away.
Kathy says
This salad looks so good! How many servings in the total recipe? I need to know to count the carbs. Thank you!
Lorena says
The recipe card lists the number of serving and the nutritional information is always for one serving. So as you can see in the card, I calculated this salad as 4 servings and the carbs for one serving (1/4 of the whole salad) are 12g (8 net carbs).
Linda says
It says 4, I made this and its absolutely yummy
Eileen says
I had this tonight for tea! awesome thank You .
Susan says
How much is a serving size?
Lorena says
The salad serves 4 as a side dish or 2 as a main dish. So a serving size should be either 1/4th or 1/2 the salad :)
Lynda says
I made this and added some chick peas to it and it was delicious 😋
JZ says
I most definitely will have to try your recipe but I was just wondering where did you find the glass jar with the clips for the salad dressing?
Thank you again.
Lorena says
They are from the brand “Weck” and you find them on Amazon or any fancier kitchen store.
Ilona florisDont says
I will certainly try this one causr it looks delish thnx f sharing
Flavours on Plate says
This is just amazing. I have tried this salad and no wonder I am addicted to its taste. Thank you so much for the recipe!!
Gift says
You are a life saver
Lorena says
Hehehe, thank you!
Kyra Knox says
Yum! I added kalamata olives and cheese chunks for protein. Simple, healthy and oh-so-good! Thank you!
Lorena says
I’m so happy you liked it Kyra!!
Marlene Zywina says
What kind of cheese chunks??
Lorena says
I’m afraid she won’t see this Marlene. You could use grated Parmesan or even some fresh Mozzarella.
June says
Love your recipes
Lorena says
Thank you :D
marcy youker says
love your recipes, love veggies and salad, like to make them all, thanks for sharing.
Joan Belson says
Is there possibly a way that you could give substitutions for oil you put in your recipes? I am on a no oil plan because of my diabetes. Wouldn’t it be great if you could cut out the 14 grams of fat per serving!
Lorena says
Hi Joan, I’m sorry, I’m afraid Green Healthy Cooking is the wrong recipe blog for you. I am everything but a low-fat. I believe in the benefits of a higher calorie, nutrient dense and healthy fat diet.
Tomeka says
Joan try Avocado oil