Artificial Food Coloring Free Avocado Cucumber Cilantro Salad
Crisp cucumber, buttery avocado, and bright cilantro come together in a salad that feels fresh and vibrant without a single drop of artificial color ā because every hue on the plate comes straight from the produce itself. The dressing is a simple whisk of olive oil, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, and cumin, which means there are no mystery packets or bottled shortcuts that might sneak in unwanted dyes. That earthy cumin and tangy vinegar combo does a lot of heavy lifting, giving the whole bowl a savory depth that makes it feel like way more than just a side dish. Folding the avocado in gently at the end keeps those gorgeous green chunks intact and creamy rather than turning into guacamole. A scatter of scallion greens on top adds a mild bite and even more natural color if you want a little extra finish. This is the kind of salad that looks stunning on the table and comes together in minutes ā no food coloring required, and honestly, none missed.
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4 servings
- 2 english cucumbers, halved lengthwise and sliced into Ā¼-inch half-moons
- 2 ripe avocados, pitted, peeled, and cut into Ā¾-inch chunks
- Ā½ cup fresh cilantro leaves, roughly torn
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- Ā¼ tsp garlic powder
- Ā¼ tsp ground cumin
- Ā½ tsp salt, or to taste
- Ā¼ tsp black pepper, or to taste
- 2 tbsp thinly sliced scallion greens (green tops only) (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper until combined.
- 2
Add the sliced cucumber to the bowl and toss to coat in the dressing.
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