Fructose Free Avocado Cucumber Salad
Cool, creamy, and vibrant, this salad brings together silky avocado chunks and crisp cucumber slices in a way that feels both refreshing and genuinely satisfying. The dressing is where the magic happens — a quick whisk of olive oil, apple cider vinegar, fresh ginger, and turmeric creates something bright and lightly tangy without leaning on any high-fructose ingredients or sweeteners. Scallions and torn cilantro add a gentle sharpness and herbal lift, while optional fresh mint takes the whole bowl somewhere almost spa-like. Fructose can hide in surprising places — dressings, condiments, and even "healthy" salad toppers — so having a recipe built entirely from whole, straightforward ingredients is genuinely useful. The gentle folding technique keeps the avocado in beautiful, intact chunks rather than turning the whole thing into guacamole. It comes together in minutes and is best served right away, so the cucumber stays crisp and the avocado stays bright. Whether you're eating this as a light lunch or a side alongside something heartier, it's the kind of dish that looks impressive with almost zero effort.
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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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