Cucumber Avocado Salad

This Cucumber Avocado Salad is not only delicious, it also makes for a great snack or side dish.

And if you need a little protein kick, add some chilled, cooked shrimp.

The secret to this recipe is letting those fresh veggies soak up all the goodness of the dressing — so don’t rush this part!

Cucumber Avocado Salad

(Makes 4 servings)

Ingredients

¼ cup sweet onion, sliced thin

1 lemon, juiced

3 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

1 Tbsp each of thinly sliced fresh mint & basil

½ tsp pink Himalayan salt

1 cucumber, thinly sliced

4 plum tomatoes, seeded and diced

1 avocado, halved, pitted, and cubed

How to make it:

●     Toss the onion with lemon juice in a large bowl and let it soak for 10 minutes.

●     Add the olive oil, herbs, and salt—whisk to combine.

●     Add the cucumber to the bowl, tossing to coat well, and let it stand for another 10 minutes, gently stirring every few minutes.

●     Stir in the tomatoes, and then gently fold in the avocado.

●     Transfer to a platter, serve, and enjoy!

If you make this recipe, reply and let me know. I’d love to know what you think!