Cinnamon Free Avocado Cucumber Salad
Cool, creamy, and bright with fresh herbs, this salad is the kind of dish that disappears fast at any table. Crisp cucumber slices and buttery avocado chunks are a natural pairing, and the scallions add just enough bite to keep things interesting. The dressing is where it really comes alive — a quick whisk of olive oil, apple cider vinegar, freshly grated ginger, and turmeric creates something tangy, earthy, and a little unexpected. Avoiding cinnamon is genuinely easy here because every single ingredient is a whole food or a spice you can see and verify yourself — no spice blends, no hidden seasonings, no guesswork. Folding the dressing in gently rather than tossing keeps those avocado chunks intact, so every bite has that satisfying, velvety texture. A handful of torn cilantro and optional fresh mint finish it off with a pop of color and fragrance. Serve it immediately and it's absolutely stunning — the kind of simple, vibrant salad that makes people ask for the recipe on the spot.
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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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