Lactose Free Avocado Cucumber Salad
This bright, refreshing salad is everything you want on a warm day — creamy avocado, crisp cucumber, and a zippy ginger-turmeric dressing that pulls it all together in minutes. The whole thing comes together in one bowl with zero cooking required, making it as effortless as it is impressive. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of dairy, so there's no swapping, substituting, or label-reading anxiety involved — just fresh, whole foods doing all the heavy lifting. The dressing is a standout on its own: apple cider vinegar and olive oil form the base, while fresh ginger and turmeric add warmth and a gorgeous golden hue. Scallions and torn cilantro keep things lively, and a handful of fresh mint at the end takes it somewhere almost unexpected. The key to nailing the texture is folding gently so the avocado stays in chunky, satisfying pieces rather than turning into a mash. Serve it immediately 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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