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Bowl of fresh avocado salad with tomatoes and lime
Fresh cucumber, tomato, and avocado salad

Fresh Avocado Lime Salad with Cilantro

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Vegetarian & Vegan Dishes Appetizers Salads
A chemically balanced salad: the fat of the avocado is cut by the acid of the lime, while the sulphur compounds in the onion are tamed by cold water. This 'deconstructed guacamole' stays fresh longer because the diced surface area exposes less avocado flesh to oxidation than mashing it would.
🕒 Prep Time 10 mins
⌛ Total Time 10 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 150 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Sharp Knife: Crucial for dicing avocado cleanly. A dull knife will mash the flesh, making the salad look messy and oxidized.
  • Wide Salad Bowl: Use a wide, shallow bowl rather than a deep one. This allows you to toss the ingredients gently without crushing the delicate avocado cubes at the bottom.

Instructions

1 ✓

Slice the red onion thinly and submerge in a bowl of ice water for 10 minutes. Drain well.

Tip: The cold water leaches out the sulfurous enzyme (alliinase), keeping the crunch but removing the harsh, lingering aftertaste.
2 ✓

Dice avocado, tomatoes, and cucumber. Toss avocado with half the lime juice immediately.

Tip: The ascorbic acid in lime juice lowers the pH on the surface of the avocado, delaying enzymatic browning.
3 ✓

Combine all veggies. Drizzle with olive oil, remaining lime juice, salt, and pepper. Toss gently.

Tip: Fat needs salt. Avocados are high-fat; if they taste bland, they need salt, not more acid.

Recipe FAQ

Can I make this ahead of time?
Not recommended. Even with lime juice, avocado will eventually brown and lose texture. Assemble it max 30 minutes before serving.
How to store leftovers?
If you must, press plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the salad to block air. Eat within 24 hours.
Can I add protein?
Yes, grilled shrimp or shredded chicken turns this side dish into a perfect light lunch.

Ingredients

  • 2 whole Ripe Avocados
  • 1 whole Lime (juiced)
  • 1 cup Tomatoes (diced)
  • 1 whole English Cucumber (diced)
  • 1 small Red Onion (finely sliced)
  • 2 Tbsp Fresh Cilantro (chopped)
  • 2 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black Pepper