Alpha Gal Friendly Avocado Cucumber Salad
Crisp cucumber, buttery avocado, and a bright ginger-turmeric dressing come together in a salad that feels both refreshing and deeply satisfying. Every ingredient here is completely plant-based, which means no mammalian meat, dairy, or hidden animal byproducts to stress over — just clean, whole foods that are naturally safe to enjoy. The dressing is whisked together in minutes with olive oil, apple cider vinegar, fresh ginger, and turmeric, giving the whole bowl a warm, golden tang that pairs beautifully with the cool crunch of English cucumber. Scallions and torn cilantro add a little sharpness and herbal lift, while optional fresh mint takes it somewhere almost tropical. Folding everything together gently is the key move — it keeps those avocado chunks intact so every bite has that creamy, lush texture rather than turning into guacamole. This is the kind of salad that works as a light lunch on its own or as a vibrant side next to grilled vegetables or a grain bowl. It comes together fast, looks stunning on the table, and disappears even faster.
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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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