Ceviche de Pepino y Aguacate (Vegan Cucumber and Avocado Ceviche)
Crisp cucumber, creamy avocado and juicy tomato in a lime and chilli marinade, a cool, fresh vegan ceviche with all the zing.
Made with Ceviche lime marinade. Make a batch of the base first, then this takes minutes. Skip to the method
- Time25 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.59 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Make your ceviche lime marinade (see the base recipe) and chill it.
- 2
Toss the diced cucumber with the fine salt and leave in a sieve for 5 minutes, then press gently to drain.
5 min - 3
Mix the cucumber, tomato, red onion and jalapeño in a large bowl. Pour over 180 ml of the ready made ceviche lime marinade (see the base recipe).
- 4
Chill for 15 minutes so the vegetables take on the sharp, spicy flavour.
15 min - 5
Gently fold in the avocado and coriander and taste. Add more salt or a squeeze of lime if needed.
- 6
Serve in glasses or bowls straight away, with tostadas or corn chips if you like.
Tips
- Salt the cucumber for 5 minutes and drain it before marinating, so it stays crisp and does not water down the marinade.
- Use ripe but firm avocados. Soft ones turn to paste when you stir.
- Add 1 tin of drained hearts of palm, sliced into coins, for a more seafood-like texture.
- Serve in small glasses or on cucumber slices for a light starter.
Storing and freezing
Keep for up to 1 day in the fridge in a covered bowl. The avocado will darken a little, so squeeze over extra lime if keeping.
Questions
Is this ceviche vegan?
Yes. The marinade has only lime juice, chilli, coriander, garlic and salt, and the rest is vegetables, so the dish is vegan, gluten free, dairy free, egg free and nut free.
Can I make it ahead?
Mix the cucumber, onion and marinade up to 1 hour ahead and add the avocado just before serving. After 24 hours the vegetables go soft.
What else can I marinate?
Mango, hearts of palm, mushrooms, jicama, cooked chickpeas and thinly sliced courgette all work well in the same marinade.
More made with ceviche lime marinade
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.