Walnut Free Avocado Cucumber Salad
Cool, creamy, and bright with a golden turmeric dressing, this salad is the kind of dish that disappears fast at any table. Crisp cucumber slices and buttery avocado chunks are a natural pairing, and the scallions add just enough bite to keep things interesting. The apple cider vinegar and fresh ginger in the dressing bring a lively tang that cuts through the richness of the avocado beautifully. A handful of torn cilantro and optional fresh mint finish it off with an herby lift that makes every forkful feel fresh. Because every ingredient here is whole and straightforward, there's no need to scan labels or worry about hidden nut additions sneaking into your bowl. The key to pulling it off is folding gently — you want those avocado chunks to stay intact and luxurious, not turn into guacamole. Serve it immediately for the best texture, though honestly it's so good it rarely lasts long enough to sit around.
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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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