Gut Friendly Avocado Cucumber Cilantro Salad
Cool, creamy, and bright with fresh herbs, this salad is the kind of dish that feels instantly refreshing the moment it hits the table. Crisp English cucumber and buttery avocado are a natural pairing, and the apple cider vinegar dressing ties everything together with just the right amount of tang. Apple cider vinegar is a favorite in gut-supportive eating for good reason ā it adds a gentle acidity that also helps balance the richness of the avocado without overwhelming the other flavors. Cumin and garlic powder bring a subtle warmth to the dressing, so every bite has a little more depth than your average tossed salad. Cilantro and optional scallion greens keep things lively and fresh, making this feel like something you'd order at a restaurant rather than throw together at home. The key to pulling it off is folding gently once the avocado goes in ā you want those chunks to stay intact and luxurious, not turn into guacamole. Serve it right away for the best texture, and don't be surprised when it disappears fast.
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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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