Ingredients
- 3–4 cups thinly sliced cucumber:Cut into quarters and then thinly slice. About 2 medium-sized cucumbers (preferably English cucumbers).
- 10 oz cherry or grape tomatoes:Halved.
- 2 medium-sized avocados: Peeled, pitted, and diced.
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas:Drained and rinsed.
-Fresh cilantro:For garnish (optional).
Cilantro Lime Dressing
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/3 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/2 cup packed cilantro
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup
- Salt and black pepper:To taste (approximately 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper).
Instructions
1. Prepare the Cilantro Lime Dressing:
- Combine olive oil, fresh lime juice, cilantro, garlic, Dijon mustard, pure maple syrup, salt, and black pepper in a blender or food processor.
- Blend until the mixture becomes a smooth sauce. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if necessary.
2. Assemble the Salad:
- In a large bowl, combine the sliced cucumber, halved tomatoes, diced red onion, diced avocado, and chickpeas.
- Pour the cilantro lime dressing over the salad ingredients and mix well to ensure everything is coated evenly.
- Optional: Mix in extra chopped fresh cilantro for added flavor before serving.
3. Serve:
- Serve the salad immediately or chill it in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Tips
- The cilantro lime dressing recipe makes slightly more than needed for this salad, which can be a bonus as it’s delicious. Add the dressing gradually and mix to your desired level.
Keywords
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