Low Iodine Avocado Cucumber Salad
Crisp cucumber, buttery avocado, and a golden turmeric dressing make this salad one of those dishes that looks impressive but comes together in minutes. The combination of textures — cool, snappy cucumber against creamy avocado chunks — is genuinely satisfying, and the scallions and fresh cilantro add a bright, herby lift that keeps every bite interesting. For anyone navigating a low-iodine eating plan, salads can feel like a minefield when restaurant versions sneak in ingredients that don't fit the protocol, but this one is built entirely from whole, straightforward produce and pantry staples that check out cleanly. The dressing is a simple whisk of extra-virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, fresh ginger, and turmeric — nothing processed, nothing hidden. A gentle fold at the end keeps the avocado in satisfying chunks rather than turning the whole bowl into guacamole. Finish with torn mint leaves if you have them on hand, and serve right away so the cucumbers stay crisp and the colors stay vivid.
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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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