Nutmeg Free Avocado Cucumber Salad
Cool, creamy, and bright with fresh herbs, this salad is the kind of dish that disappears fast at any table. Crisp cucumber slices and buttery avocado chunks get tossed in a zippy apple cider vinegar dressing spiked with grated ginger and golden turmeric — it's simple but genuinely exciting. Scallions and torn cilantro add a little sharpness and fragrance, while optional fresh mint takes the whole thing somewhere almost refreshing enough to eat on a hot day in the shade. The dressing comes together with a quick whisk, and the whole salad is ready in minutes with zero cooking required. Warm spices like nutmeg can sneak into pre-made dressings and spice blends, but every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify at a glance. Fold everything together gently so the avocado stays in satisfying chunks rather than turning into a mash, and serve it right away for the best texture and color.
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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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