Turkey Free Avocado Cucumber Salad
Crisp cucumber and buttery avocado come together in a salad that feels fresh, vibrant, and just a little unexpected. The dressing is where the real magic happens — a bright apple cider vinegar base gets a warm, earthy lift from freshly grated ginger and turmeric, making every bite feel lively rather than flat. Scallions add a gentle bite, while torn cilantro and optional fresh mint keep the whole bowl tasting like something you'd order at a restaurant and immediately try to recreate at home. The key to pulling this off is folding gently so the avocado stays in satisfying chunks rather than turning into a mash. Everything here is naturally plant-based and built from whole, recognizable ingredients, so there's zero guesswork about what's actually in your bowl. It comes together quickly and is best served right away while the cucumbers are still crisp and the avocado is perfectly fresh.
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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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