Peanut Free Avocado Cucumber Salad

Total time15 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time0 min

4.8

(11)

This bright, refreshing salad is the kind of dish that looks stunning on the table without requiring any real effort to pull together. Creamy avocado and cool cucumber are a natural pairing, and the scallions and cilantro add just enough bite and freshness to keep every forkful interesting. The dressing is where things get genuinely exciting — a quick whisk of olive oil, apple cider vinegar, fresh ginger, and turmeric creates something tangy, earthy, and a little unexpected. Folding everything together gently is the key move here, keeping those avocado chunks intact so you get satisfying, buttery pieces rather than a mush. For anyone navigating peanut allergies, this one is a total no-brainer — every ingredient is clean and straightforward, with zero risk of hidden nut-based oils or cross-contamination from processed sauces. A scatter of fresh mint at the end is optional but highly recommended if you want to take the brightness up another notch. Serve it immediately and watch it disappear.

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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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