The BEST Avocado Salad Recipe paired with homemade red wine vinaigrette is pure heaven in a bowl. This salad showcases the natural goodness of fresh ingredients, with creamy avocado, juicy tomatoes, and crisp cucumbers taking center stage. Top this salad off with fresh dill and a light dressing for the perfect dish.

The Best Avocado Salad

If you’re looking for more salad recipes, Charlie Bird’s Farro Salad and Mandarin Orange Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette are the perfect ones to try.

This simple salad makes the perfect side dish, a light lunch, a main dish, or a healthy snack. Cucumber tomato avocado salad is a delicious and nutritious option that embodies the essence of summer’s bounty.

My sister’s neighbor makes this delicious salad; our entire family can’t get enough. My niece adopted this salad and calls it “Payton’s famous salad,” even though we all know who created the recipe.

Ingredients to Gather

• English Cucumber – Add a cool, crisp texture and mild flavor that complement the creamy avocado and juicy tomatoes.
• Sweet Onion – Brings a subtle, mellow bite that enhances the freshness of the salad without overpowering it.
• Avocados – Adds a rich, creamy texture that balances the cucumber’s crispness and the tomato’s juiciness.
• Grape Tomatoes – Adds a burst of juicy sweetness and vibrant color that brightens up the flavors and appearance of the avocado and cucumber salad.
• Fresh Dill – Brings a bright, herbaceous note that enhances the salad’s freshness and pairs beautifully with the creamy avocado and crisp vegetables.
• Red Wine Vinegar – Adds a tangy acidity that sharpens the flavors and ties together the creamy, crisp, and juicy elements of the avocado, cucumber, and tomato salad.
• Honey – Brings a touch of sweetness that balances the tang of the vinegar and enhances the natural flavors of the salad.
• Dijon Mustard – Adds a subtle tangy heat and depth to the dressing.
• Fresh Garlic – Brings a bold, savory kick that enhances the overall flavor profile of the salad.
• Salt – Enhances the natural flavors of the salad.
• Pepper – Adds subtle heat and depth that complements the salad.

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Simple Ingredients

1 English cucumber

1/2 sweet onion, diced

2 avocados, peeled and diced

1 pint grape tomatoes, cut in half

1 teaspoon minced fresh dill

1/4 cup red wine vinegar

1 teaspoon honey

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

1 clove garlic, minced

Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Directions

1. Mix the diced cucumber, avocados, sweet onion, and tomatoes in a large bowl.

2. In a jar with a lid, add the red wine vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, and garlic and shake.

3. Drizzle dressing over salad until coated and toss.

4. Sprinkle the fresh dill over the salad. Season with salt and pepper. Serve in a large salad bowl.

Recipe Tips

• You can substitute fresh dill with basil, fresh cilantro, spring onions, parsley, or other fresh herbs.
• A regular cucumber can be used in place of the English cucumber, but make sure to remove the seeds. You can also use Persian cucumbers.
• Cherry tomatoes or diced Roma tomatoes can replace grape tomatoes in the recipe.
• You can substitute liquid stevia or sugar for honey.
• Let the flavors blend in this easy salad for about 20 minutes before serving.
• Red or green onion can be used in place of sweet onion.
• You can add feta cheese for more flavor.
• Serve this salad with lemon or lime wedges for a splash of fresh lime or lemon juice.
• You can also eat this avocado salad recipe with tortilla chips to scoop up every bite!
• You can use apple cider or white wine vinegar instead of red wine vinegar.
• Serve this recipe with crusty bread on the side.
• You can garnish this simple salad recipe with avocado slices and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
• Other fresh veggies like diced red bell pepper or corn would be nice additions to this salad. For protein, how about adding some black beans?
• You can add fresh garlic or garlic powder if you like.

Storage

This delicious avocado salad will last up to 3 days in the refrigerator when stored in an airtight container. Ensure you add an acid like citrus juice to the diced avocado before storing it. Otherwise, they will turn brown.

Let me know if you prepared this avocado salad recipe in the comments below and what you thought. It makes a delicious, healthy lunch. This dish is also great to bring to a potluck.

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