Creamy Avocado Cucumber Salad
Plate it up! Project
County Extension Agents for Family and Consumer Sciences
University of Kentucky, Dietetics and Human Nutrition Students
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups diced cucumber
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 cup diced tomato
1 cup diced sweet onion
1 cup diced avocado
1 cup diced yellow pepper
1 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 cup chopped fresh mint
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Salt and pepper
to taste
Directions
Wash fresh ingredients. Remove cucumber ends and peel if skin is tough or bitter. Slice lengthwise, remove large seeds, if needed, and finely dice. Place diced cucumber in a colander over a bowl, sprinkle evenly with basil, stir and let stand 15 minutes. Finely dice and chop tomato, onion, avocado, yellow pepper, parsley, and mint. Place in a large bowl and add cucumber. Drizzle with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and lemon juice. Toss, add salt and pepper to taste, and serve.
Nutrition Facts
70 calories3.5 g fat
0.5 g saturated fat
0 mg cholesterol
10 mg sodium
9 g carbohydrates
3 g fiber
2 g protein
3 g sugars
0 g added sugars