This 15-Minute Avocado Cucumber Salad is the perfect easy side dish! Made with crisp cucumbers, creamy avocado, fresh herbs & feta cheese all tossed in a vibrant lemon vinaigrette. It’s crunchy, creamy, colorful & so refreshing.
Avocado Cucumber Salad – So simple and so freaking good! To say we’re obsessed is an huge understatment. (I’ve honestly lost count with how many times we’ve made this lately.)
It’s crunchy and fresh from the cucumbers, creamy from the avocado and has a fabulous tang from the feta cheese and lemon vinaigrette. It really is the easiest salad to put together and the flavors just work! Plus I love that it comes together in just around 15 minutes!
We’ve been loving this salad with my Lemon Oregano Chicken and some rice for an easy weeknight dinner. It’s fast, fresh, full of vibrant flavors and pairs well with so many things. Side dishes don’t get better than that!
Ingredients You’ll Need
Mini cucumbers: Crisp, sweet and extra refreshing! Mini cucumbers are best for this salad – they have a thin skin, minimal seeds and are the perfect size!
Avocados: Use ripe (but still slightly firm) avocados so they hold their shape when tossed.
Feta cheese: Gives the salad that perfect pop of salitness and tang. Plus it’s excellent at soaking up the vinaigrette as the salad sits – making every bite even more delicious!
Red onion: Adds a subtle sharpness and bite to balance the other creamy and fresh components. I’d suggest thinly slicing the onions for the best results.
Fresh herbs: Fresh dill and basil bring a bright herby finish to the salad. Don’t skip them – they make a HUGE difference!
Lemons: Fresh lemon juice is the star of the vinaigrette. It’s bright, zippy flavor ties everythign together!
Olive oil: I’d recommend using a “light tasting” olive oil for the vinaigrette. It won’t overpower the other flavors and still balances the acidity.
Seasonings: Salt and black pepper are all your need to bring the dressing to life.
How to Make An Avocado Cucumber Salad
1. Make the dressing. Whisk the dressing ingredients together in a small measuring glass or jar. Set it aside once done.
2. Toss. Add the cucumbers, avocado, feta cheese, onion, dill and basil to a large bowl. Pour the dressing over the top and toss until the salad is coated to your liking. Taste and adjust the salt and pepper, if needed.
3. Serve. Serve immediately and enjoy.
Storing
This salad is best served fresh but it can be stored in an air tight container in the refrigerator for 1-2 days. Alternatively, you can prep most of the ingredients (except the cucumbers and avocado) in seperate containers and refrigerate them until ready to serve.
Serving Suggestions
This avocado cucumber salad is the ultimate sidekick! It’s fresh, vibrant and has the perfect blend of crisp + creamy textures. Perfect to balance richer main dishes or compliment your favorite bold-flavored dinners.
- Serve alongside grilled meats! Pair it with grilled chicken, steak, salmon or even shrimp – it’s a refreshing contrast to anything hot off the grill.
- Add it to bowls! Spoon it over your favorite rice bowls for an easy lunch.
- A fab summer spread! Serve it with burgers, kabobs, sandwiches or wraps for a fresh and cooling side dish.
- Make it a light meal! Add chicken or crispy chickpeas and serve it over your favorite rice/quinoa.
This is such a great salad for hosting & entertaining! It’s ready in minutes, incredibly flavorful and easy to double or triple for a large group.
Why you’ll love this cucumber salad recipe
- Quick & easy! It comes together in minutes with simple ingredients – no cooking required.
- Fresh & vibrant flavors! Crisp cucumbers, creamy avocado, salty feta + a zippy lemon vinaigrette make very bite refreshing & bursting with flavor.
- Pairs with just about anything! It’s fresh enough to balance meaty mains yet simple enough to complment meals with bold flavors.
- Great for summer hosting! It’s cool & hydrating plus looks gorgeous on the dinner table. (Easy to scale for a large crowd!)
More salad recipes you might like:
- Grilled Asparagus Salad with Lemon & Feta
- Avocado Caprese Salad
- Creamy Cucumber Salad with Greek Yogurt Dressing
- Sweet Corn Salad with Peaches
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Avocado Cucumber Salad with Feta
Ingredients
For the cucumber salad:
- 6 mini cucumbers, sliced thin
- 2 large avocados, largely diced
- ½ cup (heaping) crumbled feta cheese (from a block of feta)
- ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup fresh dill, chopped
- ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
For the dressing:
- ¼ cup lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp salt
- Cracked black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Make the dressing. Whisk the dressing ingredients together in a small measuring glass or jar. Set it aside once done.
- Toss. Add the cucumbers, avocado, feta cheese, onion, dill and basil to a large bowl. Pour the dressing over the top and toss until the salad is coated to your liking. Taste and adjust the salt and pepper, if needed.
- Serve. Serve immediately and enjoy.
