Heart-Healthy Refreshing Cucumber Salad

Brighten up your meals with this Heart-Healthy Refreshing Cucumber Salad, a light and vibrant dish perfect for any occasion. Packed with hydrating English cucumbers, sweet cherry tomatoes, and creamy avocado, this quick-to-make salad is tossed in a zesty lemon-garlic dressing and finished with fresh dill for a burst of flavor. With a prep time of just 15 minutes and zero cooking required, it’s a simple yet nourishing side dish that’s low in calories, high in fiber, and rich in healthy fats thanks to extra virgin olive oil and avocado. Ideal for summer gatherings, picnics, or as a refreshing accompaniment to grilled dishes, this cucumber salad is as flavorful as it is heart-healthy.

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 whole English cucumbers
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 2 tablespoons Fresh dill
• 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 clove Garlic
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 whole Avocado

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry the cucumbers. Slice them thinly and place in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl with the cucumbers.

Step 3

Thinly slice the red onion and add to the salad bowl.

Step 4

Finely chop the fresh dill and sprinkle over the vegetables.

Step 5

In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 6

Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine all ingredients.

Step 7

Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and dice the flesh. Add the diced avocado to the salad.

Step 8

Carefully toss the salad to combine everything and ensure the avocado remains intact.

Step 9

Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for up to 30 minutes before serving for an extra refreshing taste.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1234.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	666.9

Total Fat 52.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1221.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 57.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.7g	0%
Total Sugars 21.8g
Protein 11.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 196.3mg	0%
Iron 4.1mg	0%
Potassium 2431.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 62.8%

Protein: 6.4%

Carbs: 30.8%