Simple Avocado Salad Recipe | Elizabeth Rider
This simple avocado salad is fresh, creamy, and full of bright lime flavor.
It comes together in minutes with just a few real-food ingredients, making it the perfect side dish for busy weeknights, summer dinners, or anytime you want something light but satisfying. It’s full of fiber and great flavor, too.
It’s also flexible; you can substitute the lime for lemon or swap out the cilantro for parsley or another green if you don’t like cilantro.
If you’ve ever needed a fast, healthy dish that feels special without being fussy, this is the one. Crunchy cucumber, creamy avocado, fresh herbs, and a lightly sweet lime dressing make this salad refreshing, nourishing, and endlessly versatile.
Why You’ll Love This Avocado Salad
- Ready in 5 minutes
- Made with simple, whole ingredients
- Naturally gluten-free and dairy-free
- Refreshing, hydrating, and light
- Easy to customize with what you have on hand
Ingredients
- 1 English cucumber, diced
- 1 large avocado, peeled and diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (or parsley, if preferred)
- 1–2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from 1 lime)
- 2 teaspoons honey (omit, if preferred)
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt or kosher salt
How to Make Simple Avocado Salad
- Add the diced cucumber, diced avocado, and chopped cilantro to a medium bowl.
- Drizzle the lime juice and honey over the salad, then sprinkle with the salt.
- Gently toss to coat. Taste and adjust with more lime or salt as needed.
- Serve immediately.
Tip: Toss gently so the avocado stays in chunks instead of turning into a mash.
What to Serve with Avocado Salad
This salad pairs beautifully with:
- Grilled chicken or shrimp
- Tacos or fajitas
- Baked salmon or white fish
- Rice bowls or quinoa bowls
- As a fresh topping for toast or inside wraps
Easy Variations
- Spicy: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes or diced jalapeño
- Extra crunch: Add thinly sliced red onion
- More protein: Toss in chickpeas, grilled chicken, or shrimp
- Richer flavor: Drizzle with a little extra-virgin olive oil
- Find more cucumber salad recipes here
Storage Tips
This avocado salad is best enjoyed fresh. If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Press a piece of parchment or plastic wrap directly onto the surface to help prevent the avocado from browning.
Simple, Fresh, and Always a Hit
This Simple Avocado Salad Recipe proves that healthy food doesn’t have to be complicated. It’s light, flavorful, and comes together fast—exactly the kind of recipe you’ll keep in your weekly rotation.
If you try this recipe, leave a comment and let me know how you served it!
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Description
This simple avocado salad is fresh, creamy, and full of bright lime flavor. It comes together in minutes and makes the perfect light side dish. This recipe makes 4 small side servings or 2 larger portions if you’d like to add protein and enjoy it as a meal. We like the sweetness of the honey here, but you can omit it for a sugar-free option.
- Add the diced cucumber, diced avocado & chopped cilantro to a medium bowl.
- Drizzle the lime juice & honey over the salad, then sprinkle the salt. Gently toss to coat. Taste and adjust with more lime or salt as needed. Serve immediately.
Notes
Herb swaps: If you don’t like cilantro, use parsley, dill, or chives.
Citrus swap: Lemon juice works just as well as lime.
Make it a meal: Add grilled chicken, shrimp, or chickpeas for protein.
Extra crunch: Try thinly sliced red onion or diced bell pepper.
Storage: Best eaten fresh. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 24 hours. Press plastic wrap directly onto the surface to help prevent browning.
