BHA & BHT Free Avocado Cucumber Cilantro Salad
Cool, creamy, and bright with fresh herbs, this salad is the kind of dish that disappears fast at any table. Ripe avocado and crisp English cucumber come together in a simple apple cider vinegar dressing spiked with cumin and garlic powder ā no bottled sauces, no mystery additives, just real ingredients you can actually pronounce. That matters more than people realize, because preservatives like BHA and BHT sneak into a surprising number of packaged dressings and processed condiments. Making the dressing yourself from scratch takes about thirty seconds of whisking and puts you fully in control of what goes into the bowl. The cilantro adds a pop of herby freshness, and a handful of scallion greens on top gives it a little bite without overpowering the delicate avocado. Fold everything gently and serve right away so the avocado stays in beautiful chunks rather than turning into guacamole. It's clean, satisfying, and exactly the kind of no-fuss salad you'll want on repeat.
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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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