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avocado cucumber salad
Avocado Cucumber Salad Recipe {GF, Vegan}
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
 
Refreshing salad made with cucumbers, avocados, red onion, cilantro and arugula with the perfect zesty and spicy pesto based dressing. Perfect for a light meal. Gluten-Free and Vegan. Ready in mins.
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Healthy
Servings: 3
Calories: 203 kcal
Author: Vicky Berman
Ingredients
  • 1 long English cucumber peeled, quartered and cubed
  • 1 avocado cubed
  • 1/2 small red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped (or mint)
  • 2 handfuls baby arugula or spring mix
  • 1 lemon zested
  • 1 teaspoon Sriracha optional - for a bit of a spicy kick
  • 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons vegan basil pesto
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
  1. In a large bowl combine cucumber, avocado, red onion, cilantro, and baby arugula. Mix.
  2. In a small bowl combine lemon, Sriracha, olive oil, pesto, lemon juice and salt.
  3. Serve salad topped with dressing.
Nutrition Facts
Avocado Cucumber Salad Recipe {GF, Vegan}
Amount Per Serving
Calories 203 Calories from Fat 144
% Daily Value*
Fat 16g25%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Sodium 525mg23%
Potassium 548mg16%
Carbohydrates 15g5%
Fiber 6g25%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 525IU11%
Vitamin C 32.6mg40%
Calcium 54mg5%
Iron 0.9mg5%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.