Avocado Tomato Salad with Cucumber

A fresh, vegan Avocado Tomato Salad with crisp cucumber and chickpeas! Only 7 ingredients and easy assembly. (Gluten-free, oil-free.)

This simple 7-ingredient salad is pure summertime goodness! It's great for picnics, potlucks, a light lunch, or tasty side dish.

We combine creamy avocado, sweet tomatoes, and crunchy cucumber with flavorful fresh herbs.

It comes together for a quick and easy dish with refreshing flavor. Plus it's easily customizable!

Ingredients for Tomato Cucumber Avocado Salad

For this recipe you will chop then combine in a large salad bowl:

• Avocados: You will need two large avocados for this recipe. Be sure they are ripe, but still fairly firm and not overly soft.
• Grape tomatoes or cherry tomatoes: I use these because they have the most flavor. But you can substitute roma tomatoes or garden tomatoes if desired.
• Cucumber: I use English/hothouse cucumbers because they are more flavorful and have less seeds. However regular seedless garden cucumbers work great too.
• Garbanzo beans (chickpeas): These add a good source of plant-based protein and fiber to the dish.
• Red onion: Or substitute green onion for milder flavor.
• Fresh cilantro
• Lime juice

Customizing

Dressing: I use fresh lime juice as a dressing but it would be great with lemon juice, white wine vinegar, or balsamic vinegar as well. (Also feel free to add a tablespoon of good quality olive oil if you wish.) Then salt to taste to help bring out the flavors.

Herbs: Change it up with your own favorite herbs. Toss in fresh basil, parsley, or dill as well.

Veggies: Include other vegetables like sweet corn, sliced bell pepper, arugula, chopped kale, etc.

Serving

Wrap option: Instead of a salad, try the filling in a whole grain wrap. You could also add vegan feta cheese if desired.

Storing

Store this salad in a sealed container in the refrigerator. It's best served the same day otherwise the avocados get a little mushy. We usually finish it within 1-2 days.

Preparing ahead: Simply prepare the entire salad except for avocados. Then add the avocado when you're ready to serve.

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Avocado Tomato Salad with Cucumber

A fresh avocado salad with juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and a chickpea boost! Only 7 ingredients, easy to make, and customizable.

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Prep Time: 15 minutes

Resting Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Author: Kaitlin - The Garden Grazer

Course: Salad

Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Oil-Free, Vegan

Servings: 5 side servings

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Ingredients

• 2 large avocados (ripe but not too soft)
• 1 cup chickpeas (cooked)
• 1 small cucumber (I use English/hothouse)
• 8 oz. grape tomatoes (or 3 romas, etc.)
• 1/3 cup red onion, finely diced
• 1/3 cup fresh cilantro (or parsley, dill, etc.)
• 2 Tbsp. lime juice (about 1 lime)
• Salt to taste
• Other possible additions: jalapeno, bell pepper, grilled corn, etc.

Instructions

• Dice cucumber, halve/quarter tomatoes, and finely dice red onion.
• Roughly chop cilantro, stems removed.
• Rinse and drain garbanzo beans.
  
• Peel avocados and remove pits. Dice into medium chunks.
• Place all ingredients in a bowl. Add lime juice and salt. Lightly toss.
• I like to let it sit for about 15-20 minutes so the flavors blend a bit before eating. You can also cover and refrigerate until ready to eat. (It's best served the same day otherwise the avocados get a little creamy/mushy. We usually finish within 1-2 days.)

Notes

Avocado: This recipe works best with avocados that aren’t overly ripe so they don’t get too mushy.

Lime: Adjust the amount of lime juice to your liking. Or swap out the lime juice for lemon juice, white wine vinegar, etc.

Nutrition Per Serving (Estimate)

Nutrition Facts

Avocado Tomato Salad with Cucumber

Amount per Serving

Calories

204

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

13

g

20

%

Saturated Fat

 

2

g

13

%

Polyunsaturated Fat

 

2

g

Monounsaturated Fat

 

8

g

Potassium

 

703

mg

20

%

Carbohydrates

 

20

g

7

%

Fiber

 

9

g

38

%

Sugar

 

5

g

6

%

Protein

 

5

g

10

%

Vitamin A

 

622

IU

12

%

Vitamin C

 

19

mg

23

%

Calcium

 

43

mg

4

%

Iron

 

2

mg

11

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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