Chestnut 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. Crisp English cucumber and buttery avocado are a natural pairing, and the apple cider vinegar dressing ties everything together with just enough tang to keep each bite lively. A pinch of cumin adds a subtle warmth that makes the whole bowl feel more complex than the short ingredient list suggests. Every component here is a whole, recognizable ingredient ā no packaged sauces, no mystery additives, nothing to second-guess. Folding the avocado in gently rather than stirring keeps those chunks intact, so you get satisfying bites of creaminess throughout rather than a mushy texture. A scatter of scallion greens on top adds a little color and a mild oniony finish that rounds out the cilantro beautifully. Serve it right away and it's absolutely stunning ā fresh, vibrant, and exactly the kind of effortless recipe worth keeping 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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