Cherry Tomato and Persian Cucumber Salad with Avocado Lime Dressing
This fresh tomato and cucumber salad brings together flavors from two food traditions that already work naturally together.
Sweet cherry tomatoes, crisp Persian cucumbers, red onion, and cilantro are tossed with a creamy dressing made from guacamole, fresh lime juice, and Aleppo pepper.
It’s a simple fusion of Latin-inspired avocado and lime with the fruity warmth of Aleppo pepper and the crisp bite of Persian cucumber.
Instead of the jalapeño often used in similar tomato and avocado salads, Aleppo pepper gives this version a gentler heat with its own distinctive flavor.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
The combination of juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp Persian cucumbers, red onion, and fresh cilantro makes this a bright, refreshing salad with plenty of texture.
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Using guacamole as the base of the dressing gives the salad creaminess without adding chunks of avocado.
Aleppo pepper brings mild warmth and a slightly fruity flavor without overpowering the vegetables.
Persian cucumbers are especially good here because they’re crisp, thin-skinned, and less watery than larger American slicing cucumbers, helping the salad hold up better after refrigeration.
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Cherry Tomato and Persian Cucumber Salad with Avocado Lime Dressing
This fresh salad brings together juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp Persian cucumbers, red onion, and cilantro with a creamy avocado-lime dressing.
Aleppo pepper adds a mild, fruity warmth, giving the salad a simple fusion of Latin-inspired and Middle Eastern flavors.
Recipe Details
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Servings: About 4
Ingredients
2 cups mixed-color cherry tomatoes, halved
2 snacking cucumbers (Persian cucumbers), halved lengthwise and sliced into half-moons
¼ cup finely chopped red onion
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
Avocado Lime Dressing
4 ounces prepared guacamole
Juice of ½ lime
¼ teaspoon Aleppo pepper
Pinch of salt, if needed
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Instructions
Add the halved cherry tomatoes, sliced Persian cucumbers, red onion, and cilantro to a medium mixing bowl.
In a small bowl, stir together the guacamole, fresh lime juice, and Aleppo pepper until smooth and creamy. Taste and add a pinch of salt if needed.
Spoon the avocado-lime dressing over the vegetables.
Gently toss until evenly combined.
Serve right away, or refrigerate briefly before serving.
Serving
Serve this salad alongside grilled chicken, pork, fish, tacos, or other warm-weather meals. It also works well as a light lunch or as part of a larger spread of salads and grilled foods.
Storage
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
The lime juice will help slow the avocado dressing from darkening, although some color change is natural as it sits.
The Persian cucumbers should also hold their texture better and release less liquid than larger slicing cucumbers.
For the best texture and color, enjoy the salad within 1 to 2 days.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use a regular cucumber instead of Persian cucumbers?
Yes, but larger slicing cucumbers contain more water and seeds. If you use one, scoop out some of the watery center before slicing it so the salad doesn’t become too wet.
Is Aleppo pepper very spicy?
Aleppo pepper has a mild heat with a slightly fruity flavor. It adds warmth without making the salad especially hot.
Can I add avocado chunks too?
You can, but this recipe is designed around using guacamole as the dressing rather than adding avocado as another chopped ingredient.
Can I make this salad ahead?
You can prepare the vegetables ahead of time, but wait to add the avocado-lime dressing until closer to serving for the freshest color and texture.
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