Nitrate & Nitrite Free Avocado Cucumber Salad
This bright, creamy salad is the kind of dish that looks like it took serious effort but comes together in just a few minutes of chopping and whisking. Crisp English cucumber and buttery avocado are a natural pairing, and the scallions add just enough sharpness to keep things lively. The dressing is where things get really interesting — apple cider vinegar, fresh ginger, and turmeric create a tangy, golden vinaigrette that feels fresh and a little unexpected. Every single ingredient here is whole and unprocessed, which means there are zero hidden preservatives to worry about, no cured meats, no packaged shortcuts, just clean produce and pantry staples. Folding rather than tossing keeps the avocado in beautiful, intact chunks instead of turning the whole bowl into guacamole. A handful of torn cilantro and optional fresh mint finish it off with an herby lift that makes this feel genuinely restaurant-worthy. Serve it immediately while the cucumber is still crisp and the avocado is at its creamiest best.
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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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