Today’s Tasty Pick: Cucumber, avo and dill salad

Looking for a simple, delicious, and affordable way to stay on track with your healthy lifestyle?

This Cucumber, avocado, and dill salad is the perfect midweek pick-me-up. Packed with hydrating cucumber, creamy avocado, and a burst of fresh dill, it’s a budget-friendly dish that doesn’t compromise on flavour or nutrition.

Quick to prepare and full of nourishing ingredients, this salad fits seamlessly into a balanced routine—Be it you are eating clean, meal-prepping for the weekend, or just in need of a refreshing break from heavier meals. It’s ideal for those busy days when you want something light yet satisfying, and it pairs beautifully with grilled proteins, wraps, or can be enjoyed on its own as a wholesome snack.

What makes this salad a real winner is how effortlessly it supports a healthy lifestyle. The ingredients are simple, seasonal, and easy to find—making it perfect for anyone trying to stay healthy without spending hours in the kitchen or overspending at the store.

With its vibrant flavours and feel-good ingredients, this salad isn’t just a dish—it’s a little step toward more mindful eating, better energy, and feeling great in your own skin.

How to make a Cucumber, avo and dill salad

Serves: 6 as a side
Preparation time: 25 minutes

Ingredients:
For the dressing:

• 45 ml (3 tbsp) avocado or olive oil
• 80 ml (⅓ cup) lemon juice
• Pinch dried chilli flakes
• Honey, to taste
• Salt and pepper

For the salad:

• 1 cucumber
• 2 avocados, cut into chunks
• ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
• Handful dill, finely chopped

Method:

1. For the dressing, combine all the ingredients. Add honey to taste. Season with salt and pepper.
2. For the salad, use a vegetable peeler to cut the cucumber into ribbons. Place on a platter with the remaining salad ingredients. Drizzle over the dressing.

*The image and recipe were supplied by The South African Avocado Growers’ Association

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