Xanthan Gum Free Cucumber Avocado Lime Salad
This bright, creamy salad is the kind of dish that looks like you put in way more effort than you actually did. Crisp cucumber half-moons and buttery avocado chunks get tossed in a punchy lime and olive oil dressing, then finished with fresh cilantro and an optional hit of red pepper flakes for a little heat. Every single ingredient here is whole and unprocessed, which means there's no need to scan labels for hidden additives or stabilizers — it's naturally free of anything artificial. That matters more than people realize, since xanthan gum quietly shows up in bottled dressings, sauces, and even some spice blends. Here, the dressing is just lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper whisked together in seconds — clean, simple, and genuinely delicious. The key to keeping the avocado in gorgeous chunks rather than a mash is the gentle fold at the end, so don't rush that step. Serve it immediately for the best texture, and don't be surprised when it disappears fast.
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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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