Sesame Free Avocado Cucumber Salad
Cool, creamy, and vibrant, this salad brings together silky avocado chunks and crisp cucumber slices in a way that feels both refreshing and genuinely satisfying. The dressing is where things get interesting — a bright apple cider vinegar base with freshly grated ginger and a touch of turmeric gives it a warm, earthy kick that pairs beautifully with the mild richness of the avocado. Scallions add a gentle bite, while torn cilantro and optional fresh mint keep every forkful lively and aromatic. Many store-bought dressings and Asian-inspired salads lean heavily on tahini or sesame oil, which can make navigating the salad aisle genuinely frustrating — this one sidesteps all of that with a clean, olive oil-based vinaigrette that delivers big flavor on its own terms. Everything comes together in one large bowl with a gentle fold, so the avocado stays in satisfying chunks rather than turning into a mash. It's the kind of dish that looks impressive enough for a dinner party spread but is honestly easy enough to throw together on a weeknight. Serve it immediately to catch the cucumbers at their crispest and the avocado at its creamiest.
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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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