Cool, healthy, and refreshingly crisp, Cucumber Avocado Salsa combines the creamy texture of avocado with the crunch of cucumbers, making a perfect balance of texture and flavor.
We also have Talbos ng Kamote Salad and Filipino Mango Salad for more salad recipe options!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This cucumber salsa recipe is vegan, dairy-free, and beginner-friendly. No cooking required, chop, mix, and enjoy!
Cucumbers keep it hydrating and low-calorie, while avocados add healthy fats that are great for your heart and skin. It’s a smart choice for clean eating and easy snacking.
This salad dish is light, zesty, and pairs well with crackers, tortilla chips, tacos, or grilled vegetables—perfect for picnics or backyard meals. No need to turn on the oven when it’s hot outside!
Ingredients
Listed below are all the ingredients you will need:
- Avocados
- Cherry tomatoes
- English cucumber
- Red onion
- Lemon
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Black pepper
See recipe card for quantities.
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Instructions
1. Wash all produce thoroughly.
2. Dice the cucumber by cutting it into quarters lengthwise. Then slice into small pieces and transfer to a medium bowl.
3. Slice cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the bowl.
4. After that, peel and dice the avocados. Gently mix them in.
5. Thinly slice the red onion and add to the bowl.
6. Then, juice or squeeze the lemon and drizzle it over the mixture.
7. Add olive oil, salt, and black pepper to taste.
8. Mix gently until all ingredients are well combined.
9. Serve chilled as a dip, topping, or side dish!
Substitutions & Variations
- Ingredient Swap
No lime? Use lemon juice.
Swap red onion with green onion for a milder taste. - Variation
Add tomatoes or red bell pepper for color.
Add your favorite spices to customize the taste! - Mistake to Avoid
Don’t overmix—it’ll make the avocado mushy. - Storage Tips
- This dish does not freeze well due to the avocado.
- Best eaten fresh, but can be chilled in an airtight container for 2 days.
- If separating ingredients, store chopped cucumber and onions apart from the avocado to keep things crisp.
FAQs
Cucumber Avocado Salsa
Ingredients
- 2 avocados
- 1 pound cherry tomatoes
- 1 English cucumber
- ½ red onion
- 1 lemon juiced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash all produce thoroughly.
- Dice the cucumber by cutting it into quarters lengthwise, then slicing into small pieces. Transfer to a bowl.
- Slice cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the bowl.
- Peel and dice the avocados, then gently mix them in.
- Thinly slice the red onion and add to the bowl.
- Juice the lemon and drizzle over the mixture.
- Add olive oil, salt, and black pepper to taste.
- Mix gently until all ingredients are well combined.
- Serve chilled as a dip, topping, or side dish.
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Recipes for Every Moment
Is it a warm day, and you need something light but flavorful? This avocado cucumber salsa can cool you down and tastes amazing in minutes!
Julius says
I’ve never tried this before, but it seems like the ingredients are available nearby. I’ll ask my wife to give it a try! 😅😁
Lizzy says
Delicious! I had all the ingredients on hand so quickly made it because my avocados were going brown & it tasted amazing! 🤩🤩🤩
Sweetie says
Oooooooh this healthy food is so hard to resist! 😍😍😍
Ani says
Love this recipe!!!
Kian Cablinda says
In the mood for something healthy. Thanks for this!
Sheeeenyy says
So refreshing and vibrant! This Cucumber Avocado Salsa looks like the perfect light and healthy side—love how fresh it feels! 🥒🥑✨
Ching says
This salad recipe must be so healthy and refreshing! It seems easy to make too. 🙂
Clara says
Looks good, very quick and easy to prepare too~
Dimple says
This will surely be a favorite~
Kian Cablinda says
Always loved cucumber. I want to try this for myself 🙂