Cucumber Avocado Salad Recipe
This Cucumber Avocado Salad is a refreshing and irresistible side dish that combines crunchy cucumbers, zesty ginger, garlic, fresh herbs, and creamy avocados with a hint of heat from red Thai chili and a burst of lime juice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
For the salad:
- 1/4 cup minced ginger
- 2 English cucumbers, quartered and sliced
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 Thai red chili, sliced
- 4 stalks celery, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon neutral-flavored oil
- Juice from 1/2 lime
- 2 avocados, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Mix the salad: Combine ginger, cucumbers, sea salt, sugar, garlic, and red chili in a large bowl. Let it sit for 30 minutes.
- Add celery and dressing: Toss in celery, oil, and lime juice. Season with salt to taste.
- Include avocados and herbs: Add diced avocados, basil, and cilantro. Gently toss to combine. Serve promptly.
Notes
- The total time for this recipe is 50 minutes, mostly hands-off.
- You can prepare ahead by combining cucumbers and spices, refrigerating for up to 8 hours, then adding salt and sugar before finishing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1/6 of recipe)
- Calories: 158 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 417mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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