Detox-Friendly Cucumber & Avocado Salad
Cool cucumber and creamy avocado toss with red onion and cilantro in a light lemon dressing for a refreshing no-cook salad.
With no cooking required, this salad comes together in the time it takes to slice a cucumber and an avocado.
Cucumber is naturally hydrating and avocado brings healthy fats and fiber, which is why this combination is tagged for detox and cleanse routines — light, whole-food salads like this one are a common staple in that kind of eating pattern. Fresh cilantro and a simple lemon-olive oil dressing keep the flavors clean and simple.
Toss gently right before serving so the avocado holds its shape.
This salad is best eaten the same day it's made, since the avocado will start to soften if it sits too long. Pair it with grilled fish or a scoop of quinoa if you want something more filling.
Ingredients
- 1 large cucumber — sliced
- 1 large ripe avocado — cubed
- 1/4 cup red onion — thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro — chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt — or to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper — freshly ground
Instructions
- 1Slice cucumber and cube avocado. Thinly slice the red onion.
- 2In a mixing bowl, combine cucumber, avocado, and onion.
- 3Drizzle with lemon juice and olive oil.
- 4Season with salt, pepper, and fresh cilantro.
- 5Toss gently and serve immediately.