Paraben Free Avocado Cucumber Salad
Crisp cucumber, buttery avocado, and bright scallions come together in a salad that feels both refreshing and genuinely satisfying. The dressing is where things get interesting — a quick whisk of extra-virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, fresh ginger, and turmeric creates something tangy, earthy, and a little golden that ties every bite together beautifully. Every single ingredient here is a whole, recognizable food, which is exactly what you want when you're avoiding the synthetic preservatives that sneak into so many bottled dressings and packaged salads. Making the dressing yourself takes about two minutes and means you stay in complete control of what goes on your plate. The folding technique keeps those avocado chunks intact so you get lush, creamy pieces rather than a green mash. Torn cilantro and optional fresh mint finish the bowl with an herby lift that makes it feel like something you'd order at a really good café. Serve it immediately for the best texture — the cucumbers stay crisp and the avocado stays vibrant.
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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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