Citric Acid Free Avocado Cucumber Salad
Cool, creamy, and vibrantly green, this salad is the kind of dish that looks like it took way more effort than it actually did. Ripe avocado and crisp cucumber are a natural pairing — the richness of one balances the refreshing crunch of the other, and together they make something genuinely craveable. The dressing is where things get interesting: a whisk of olive oil, apple cider vinegar, grated ginger, and turmeric creates a bright, lightly spiced coating that pulls the whole bowl together without relying on citrus juice or any citric acid-containing additives. For anyone navigating a citric acid restriction, salad dressings and store-bought condiments are often a minefield, but every ingredient here is clean and straightforward. Scallions and torn cilantro add a little sharpness and herbal lift, while optional fresh mint takes it somewhere almost summery. The key step is folding gently — you want those avocado chunks to stay intact and luscious, not turn into guacamole. Serve it right away and it's an effortless, feel-good side that works alongside almost anything on the table.
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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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