Seeds Free Avocado Cucumber Salad

Total time15 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time0 min

4.8

(11)

Cool, creamy, and vibrantly colored, this salad is the kind of dish that looks like you put in way more effort than you actually did. Ripe avocado and crisp cucumber are a natural pairing, and the golden turmeric dressing — built with apple cider vinegar, fresh ginger, and good olive oil — ties everything together with a bright, slightly tangy kick. Scallions add a gentle sharpness, while torn cilantro and optional fresh mint keep the whole bowl feeling light and herbaceous. For anyone navigating a seeds-free lifestyle, salads can be a minefield of hidden sesame, poppy, or sunflower seeds lurking in dressings and toppings — but every single ingredient here is clean and straightforward. The dressing comes together with a quick whisk, and the whole salad is assembled in one large bowl with a gentle fold so the avocado stays in beautiful, intact chunks. It's best served immediately so the cucumber stays crisp and the avocado doesn't oxidize, making it a perfect last-minute side for any meal.

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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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