Pecan Free Avocado Cucumber Salad
This bright, refreshing salad is the kind of dish that looks stunning on the table without requiring much effort at all. Creamy avocado and cool cucumber slices come together with scallions and fresh cilantro, then get tossed in a zippy dressing of olive oil, apple cider vinegar, grated ginger, and turmeric. That golden dressing is the real star — it adds warmth and a subtle earthiness that makes the whole bowl feel a little more special than your average salad. Every ingredient here is naturally whole and plant-based, so there's no need to scan labels or worry about hidden nut additions sneaking in. The key move is folding the dressing in gently so the avocado stays in beautiful, intact chunks rather than turning into guacamole. A handful of torn mint leaves at the end is optional but genuinely worth it if you have some on hand. Serve it immediately while everything is crisp and the colors are at their most 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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