Cucumber and Avocado Salad with Lime Dressing

Treat your taste buds and nourish your body with our Cucumber and Avocado Salad with a zesty Lime Dressing. This vibrant dish combines the crispness of cucumber with the texture of avocado all tied together by a lime dressing. Filled with fats, fiber and vital nutrients, this salad is not just tasty but incredibly healthy.

Whether enjoyed on a scorching summer day as a meal or as a revitalizing side dish, this salad proves that eating well can be both easy and gratifying. Get ready to savor a bowl of goodness that will invigorate and rejuvenate you!

Cucumber and Avocado Salad with Lime Dressing

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

For the salad:
2 large organic cucumbers, sliced
2 organic avocados, diced
1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds

For the lime dressing:
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon honey (optional)
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
A dash of black pepper

Directions

1.
In a bowl, mix together the sliced cucumbers, avocados, red onion and cilantro.

2. In another bowl, whisk up lime juice, olive oil, minced garlic, honey (if desired), salt and pepper to create the dressing.
3. Drizzle the dressing over the salad. Gently mix to ensure all ingredients are coated evenly.
4. Sprinkle pumpkin seeds on top.
5. Enjoy right away. Refrigerate for 15-30 minutes before serving for a cooler salad.

The Cucumber and Avocado Salad with Lime Dressing is not just a side dish – it’s a nutritious meal that contributes to your overall health and well-being.

Cucumbers provide hydration, and are packed with antioxidants while avocados offer heart monounsaturated fats and fiber that help with satiety and maintain healthy cholesterol levels.
The addition of pumpkin seeds adds a crunch well as zinc and magnesium which support immune function and bone health.
The tangy lime dressing not only boosts the flavors but also aids in absorbing fat-soluble vitamins from the vegetables.
Olive oil in the dressing brings fats and anti-inflammatory benefits while cilantro adds a fresh taste along with potential detoxifying properties.

This salad perfectly showcases how basic natural ingredients can blend to make a meal that’s not just tasty but good for you. It’s light on calories yet packed with nutrients making it a great option for those aiming to stay healthy without compromising on taste or satisfaction.

Whether you’re savoring it as a midday meal, a revitalizing side dish or part of a spread, this Cucumber and Avocado Salad with Lime Dressing offers a delicious way to boost your veggie intake and work towards your health objectives. Embrace the straightforwardness of the ingredients, and let this salad become a regular feature in your healthy eating routine.

Here’s to treating your body to nature’s finest – crunchy, creamy and absolutely delightful!