Citrus Free Avocado Cucumber Cilantro Salad
Cool, creamy, and loaded with fresh flavor, this salad is the kind of dish that disappears fast at any table. Ripe avocado and crisp cucumber are a natural pairing ā one rich and buttery, the other light and refreshing ā and the torn cilantro ties it all together with a bright, herby lift. Many salads like this rely on lemon or lime juice to add acidity, but here apple cider vinegar does that job beautifully, delivering a gentle tang without any citrus in sight. A simple whisked dressing of olive oil, garlic powder, and cumin gives the whole bowl a subtle warmth that makes it feel like more than just a salad. The key move is folding the avocado in gently at the end so every chunk stays intact and luscious rather than turning into guacamole. Optional scallion greens scattered on top add a mild oniony finish that rounds everything out. Serve it right away while the cucumbers are still crisp and the avocado is at its best.
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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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