Name: Cucumber and Avocado Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Pacific Island
Ingredients: 2 medium-sized cucumbers, peeled and sliced into thin rounds; 1 avocado, diced; 1/4 cup diced red onion; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1/4 cup lime juice; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; Dress the salad close to serving time when possible.

Cucumber and Avocado Salad is a fresh Pacific-style dish built around bright ingredients, simple prep, and the kind of light texture that works well as a side or warm-weather meal.

If you enjoy this kind of recipe, you may also want to try our nama salad or kokoda with shrimp.

Ingredients:

2 medium-sized cucumbers, peeled and sliced into thin rounds
1 avocado, diced
1/4 cup diced red onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup lime juice
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions:

In a large bowl, combine the cucumbers, avocado, red onion, and cilantro.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the cucumber mixture, and toss to coat well.
Serve the salad immediately, or refrigerate it until ready to serve.

Note: This recipe can be easily adjusted to your liking by adding more or less of the dressing ingredients to suit your taste. You can also add other vegetables, such as diced bell peppers or cherry tomatoes, to the salad for added flavor and nutrition. Enjoy!