Low Sugar Avocado Cucumber Salad
Crisp cucumber, buttery avocado, and a bright, golden dressing come together in a salad that feels both refreshing and genuinely satisfying. The dressing is built from extra-virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, freshly grated ginger, and turmeric — nothing sweetened, nothing processed, just clean ingredients that pack a real punch. That matters more than you might think, because plenty of store-bought dressings and even "simple" vinaigrettes sneak in honey, agave, or cane sugar without much fanfare. Here, every component is exactly what it looks like, so you can dress and eat with total confidence. Scallions and torn cilantro add a savory, herby lift, while optional fresh mint takes the whole bowl somewhere almost cooling and unexpected. The key to pulling it off is folding gently — you want those avocado chunks to stay intact and creamy rather than turning into a mash. It comes together in minutes and is best served right away while the cucumbers are still crisp and the avocado is at its freshest.
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4 servings
- 2 medium english cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 2 ripe avocados, pitted, peeled, and cut into ¾-inch chunks
- 3 scallions, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves, roughly torn
For the dressing
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- ½ tsp turmeric
- ½ tsp salt, or to taste
For serving
- 1 tbsp fresh mint leaves, roughly torn (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, grated ginger, turmeric, and salt until combined and slightly emulsified.
- 2
Add the sliced cucumbers, avocado chunks, and scallions to a large mixing bowl.
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