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A fresh and colorful Avocado Tomato Egg and Cucumber Salad served in a bowl with a lemon vinaigrette dressing.

Avocado Tomato Egg and Cucumber Salad

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The Avocado Tomato Egg and Cucumber Salad is a refreshing and nutritious dish that combines creamy avocados, juicy tomatoes, protein-rich eggs, and crisp cucumbers. Tossed with a zesty lemon vinaigrette, this salad offers a delightful blend of flavors and textures, making it perfect for a light lunch or a healthy side dish.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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For the Salad:

  • 2 ripe avocados, diced
  • 1/2 pound cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cucumber, sliced
  • 1/3 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 hard-boiled eggs, quartered
  • Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
  • 1 spring onion, sliced

For the Lemon Vinaigrette Dressing:

  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • Juice of 2 large lemons
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
  • 12 garlic cloves, minced
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  • Prepare the Salad Ingredients

    In a large salad bowl, combine the diced avocados, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, thinly sliced red onion, quartered hard-boiled eggs, chopped fresh cilantro or parsley, and sliced spring onion.

  • Make the Lemon Vinaigrette

    In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey or maple syrup, minced garlic, salt, and freshly ground black pepper until well combined.

  • Dress the Salad

    Pour the lemon vinaigrette over the salad ingredients. Gently toss the salad to ensure all components are evenly coated with the dressing.

  • Serve Immediately

    Once dressed, serve the salad immediately to enjoy the fresh flavors and textures.

Notes

  • Avocado Selection: Choose ripe but firm avocados to maintain their shape in the salad.
  • Egg Preparation: For perfectly hard-boiled eggs, place them in a pot of cold water, bring to a boil, then simmer for 9-12 minutes before cooling and peeling.
  • Customization: Feel free to add other ingredients like feta cheese, olives, or grilled chicken to enhance the salad’s flavor and nutritional profile.

  • Storage: This salad is best enjoyed fresh. If you need to prepare it in advance, combine all ingredients except the avocados and dressing. Add those just before serving to prevent browning and sogginess.

  • Author: Chef Ouma
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup
  • Calories: 261
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 596mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 19g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 17g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 8.3mg