Nightshade Free Avocado Cucumber Salad

Total time15 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time0 min

4.8

(11)

Cool, creamy, and bright with fresh herbs, this salad is the kind of dish that looks effortless but tastes like you actually tried. Crisp cucumber slices and buttery avocado chunks are a natural pairing, and the scallions add just enough bite to keep things interesting. The dressing is where it really comes together — apple cider vinegar and freshly grated ginger give it a lively tang, while turmeric adds a warm, golden hue and a subtle earthiness. For anyone navigating nightshade restrictions, salads can feel like a minefield of hidden tomatoes, peppers, and paprika-spiked dressings, but every single ingredient here is naturally in the clear. No swaps needed, no label-checking required — just clean, whole foods that happen to be completely free of the nightshade family. A finishing scatter of cilantro and optional fresh mint lifts the whole bowl into something that feels genuinely special. Serve it immediately so the avocado stays vibrant and the cucumbers keep their satisfying crunch.

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Ingredients

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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