Pistachio Free Cucumber Avocado Lime Salad
This bright, creamy salad is the kind of dish that disappears fast at any table — cool cucumber slices, buttery avocado chunks, and a punchy lime-and-olive-oil dressing that ties everything together beautifully. The cilantro adds a fresh herbal note, and a pinch of red pepper flakes gives it just enough heat to keep things interesting. Every single ingredient is whole and straightforward, so there's no guesswork about what's actually in your bowl. For anyone navigating tree nut concerns, salads and dressings at restaurants or from store shelves can be surprisingly risky territory — shared prep surfaces and sneaky garnishes are everywhere. Making it yourself with this simple lineup means you're fully in control from the first slice to the last fold. The technique of gently folding rather than tossing keeps the avocado in gorgeous, intact chunks instead of turning the whole thing into guacamole. Serve it immediately for the best texture, and don't be shy about an extra squeeze of lime right before it hits the table.
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4 servings
- 2 medium english cucumbers, halved lengthwise and sliced into ¼-inch half-moons
- 2 ripe avocados, pitted, peeled, and cut into ¾-inch chunks
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- ¼ tsp sea salt, plus more to taste
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves, roughly torn
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, sea salt, and black pepper until combined.
- 2
Add the sliced cucumber to the bowl and toss to coat evenly in the dressing.
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