Cucumber, Tomato & Avocado Salad with Lemon Shallot Vinaigrette

Drescription

Crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes and creamy avocado create a delicious contrast in this easy salad. Tossed with a zesty lemon-shallot vinaigrette, this salad is bright, tangy and perfectly balanced. It’s best served right away, as the cucumbers tend to release water over time, which can dilute the vinaigrette.

Ingredients

• ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallot
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1½ teaspoons rice vinegar
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
• 1 medium cucumber, diced
• 1 (10-ounce) package grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 medium avocado, diced
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs, such as parsley, basil or cilantro

Directions

1. Whisk ¼ cup oil, 2 tablespoons shallot, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1½ teaspoons vinegar, ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper together in a large bowl. Add diced cucumber, halved tomatoes, diced avocado and 3 tablespoons herbs; toss to coat.