High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Avocado Cucumber Salad
Crisp cucumber, buttery avocado, and a golden turmeric-ginger dressing come together in a salad that feels both refreshing and a little unexpected. Every ingredient here is whole and straightforward — no bottled dressings, no sweetened condiments, just real food tossed together in minutes. That matters more than you might think, because so many store-bought dressings and pre-made salads quietly sneak in corn syrup or sweetened vinegar blends that have no business being in a vegetable dish. Here, the tang comes entirely from apple cider vinegar, the richness from good olive oil, and the warmth from freshly grated ginger and turmeric. Scallions and torn cilantro add a bright, herby lift, while optional fresh mint takes it somewhere almost spa-like. Fold everything together gently so the avocado stays in satisfying chunks rather than turning into a mash, and get it on the table right away for the best texture. It's the kind of clean, vibrant salad that earns a permanent spot in your weeknight rotation.
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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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