Honey Free Avocado Cucumber Salad
Crisp cucumber, buttery avocado, and a golden turmeric-ginger dressing come together in a salad that feels both refreshing and genuinely satisfying. The dressing is built entirely from pantry staples — olive oil, apple cider vinegar, fresh ginger, and turmeric — so there's no sweetener of any kind hiding in the mix. That's actually a bigger deal than it sounds, since many store-bought dressings and even homemade vinaigrette recipes sneak in a drizzle of something sweet to balance the acid. Here, the ginger does that work naturally, adding warmth and a subtle bite that makes the whole bowl feel alive. Scallions and torn cilantro layer in freshness, and an optional handful of mint at the end takes it somewhere almost herbaceous and bright. The key move is folding the dressing in gently so the avocado stays in chunky, creamy pieces rather than turning into a mash. Serve it right away and it's the kind of salad that disappears fast.
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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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