
Cucumber, Avocado Salad with Lime and Scallion
Cucumber, Avocado, Lime, & Scallion Salad
Crisp cucumber, smooth avocados and the bite of fresh lime make a wonderful combination. This is simple to prepare and best made at the last minute.
3 cucumbers
3 ripe Hass avocados
¼ cup chopped scallions (white and green parts)
Juice of 2 limes
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
Salt
Freshly cracked black pepper
-
Peel the cucumbers, slice each lengthwise, and halve the slices. Cut out the seeds on each slice; then cut the cucumber crosswise into half-moons. Put in a ceramic or glass serving bowl.
-
Cut each avocado in half, remove the pit, and with a small spoon, scoop out the flesh, and palace in the bowl with the cucumbers.
-
Add the scallions, lime juice, and olive oil, toss to combine, and season with salt and cracked pepper. Serve immediately.