Ginger Free Avocado Cucumber Cilantro Salad
Cool, creamy, and loaded with fresh flavor, this cucumber and avocado salad is the kind of dish that disappears fast at any table. The dressing is a simple whisk of olive oil, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, and cumin ā bright and tangy without relying on any warming spices that can sneak into store-bought dressings and marinades. That makes it a genuinely safe and satisfying choice for anyone avoiding ginger, since every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify. Ripe avocado gets folded in gently so it stays in luscious chunks rather than turning into guacamole, while crisp cucumber keeps every bite refreshing. Fresh cilantro adds a herby lift, and a scatter of scallion greens finishes it off with a mild oniony note. It comes together in one bowl with almost no effort, making it perfect as a side for grilled proteins, a topping for grain bowls, or honestly just eaten straight with a fork.
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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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