Caffeine Free Avocado Cucumber Cilantro Salad

Total time15 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time0 min

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Caffeine Free Avocado Cucumber Cilantro Salad

Cool, creamy, and packed with fresh flavor, this salad is the kind of dish that disappears fast at any table. Ripe avocado and crisp English cucumber are a natural pairing — one rich and buttery, the other light and refreshing — and the combination hits every note you want in a no-fuss side. A simple whisked dressing of extra-virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, and cumin ties everything together with just enough brightness and warmth. Torn cilantro leaves add a herby lift, and the optional scallion greens give a gentle onion bite without overpowering the other flavors. The whole thing is naturally free of coffee, tea, chocolate, and any other stimulants, so it fits easily into a caffeine-conscious lifestyle without any ingredient swaps or workarounds. The key technique here is folding the avocado in gently at the end so it stays in satisfying chunks rather than turning into guacamole. Serve it immediately while the cucumber is still crisp and the avocado is at its creamiest best.

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Ingredients

4 servings

2 english cucumbers, halved lengthwise and sliced into ¼-inch half-moons
2 ripe avocados, pitted, peeled, and cut into ¾-inch chunks
½ cup fresh cilantro leaves, roughly torn
3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
¼ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp ground cumin
½ tsp salt, or to taste
¼ 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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