Tree Nut Free Avocado Cucumber Salad
This bright, refreshing salad is the kind of dish that looks stunning on the table with almost zero effort. Creamy avocado and cool cucumber are a natural pairing, and the golden turmeric-ginger dressing ties everything together with a subtle warmth that feels a little unexpected in the best way. Scallions and torn cilantro add a pop of freshness, while optional mint takes it somewhere almost spa-like. The dressing comes together with a quick whisk of pantry staples — olive oil, apple cider vinegar, ginger, and turmeric — so there's no blender required and no complicated technique to worry about. Every ingredient here is naturally free of tree nuts, which means no label-scanning or substitution gymnastics needed. The one thing to keep in mind is serving it right away, since the avocado is best when it's freshly folded in and still holding its shape. It works beautifully as a light lunch, a side for grilled proteins, or an easy crowd-pleaser at a summer gathering.
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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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