Today, I’m sharing my Favorite Avocado Cucumber Salad Recipe. It’s easy to make and requires just a few simple ingredients. The dressing adds so much flavor, and the refreshing, crunchy cucumbers and creamy avocado really shine through. Enjoy this easy salad for a summer side dish or an afternoon snack. And you don’t have to feel guilty if you eat the entire batch!
I really can’t say enough good things about cucumbers. They’re refreshing, low in calories, and I try to incorporate them into as many recipes as possible. Cucumber salad is such a summer staple, for good reason, so today, I’m sharing my absolute Favorite Avocado Cucumber Salad Recipe. It takes only a few minutes to prepare and can be enjoyed as a side dish, or you can eat it directly out of the mixing bowl, like I do. Let me know what you think in the comments if you give it a try!
Why You’ll Love My Favorite Avocado Cucumber Salad Recipe
- Minimal ingredients – The cucumbers and avocado are the primary ingredients in this recipe, aside from the dressing, which consists of oil, vinegar, lemon juice, seasoning mix, salt, and pepper. I like to add thinly sliced green onions, but these are optional.
- Easy to make – I love this salad because it can be thrown together in just about 5 minutes, and you may already have all the ingredients on hand. I can easily make a big batch to snack on throughout the week or throw together a single serving if I get a craving during the day.
- Flavorful and refreshing – Sometimes less is more, and that’s true with my avocado cucumber salad recipe. The dressing adds just the right amount of flavor without overpowering the delicate taste of the cucumbers and avocado. This recipe is perfect for the hot days of summer.
Why You Should Be Eating Cucumbers
Cucumbers are one of my favorite vegetables out there, and here are a few reasons why we should all be eating them:
- Hydration – Cucumbers are primarily composed of water, making them an excellent way to stay hydrated, especially in the summertime. Aside from enjoying this cucumber salad, I also like to add slices to my water, and you can even place them over your eyes for a bit of rehydration.
- Bone Health – Cucumbers are also rich in vitamin K, an essential nutrient for supporting bone health. Vitamin K helps your body absorb calcium, which is imperative for healthy bone development.
- Cancer Prevention – Cucumbers contain a compound called cucurbitacins, which are known for having anti-cancer properties. While cucurbitacins are what can sometimes cause a bitter taste in cucumbers, they also have been shown to inhibit tumor cell growth.
Easy Avocado Cucumber Salad Recipe Ingredients
- Cucumbers – I’ve been using almost exclusively English, or hothouse, cucumbers for a few years now, and I really enjoy them. I find them to have smaller seeds and the cucumber itself to be a little more crisp, which works great for this salad. Regular cucumbers will also work great.
- Avocado – I love adding in some thinly sliced avocado pieces, which are similar in size to the cucumbers. They make the dressing nice and creamy, and it pairs well with the cucumbers. You can make the salad with just the cucumber, if you like, though.
- Olive Oil – You will want to use a type of olive oil that you enjoy the taste of. I use extra virgin olive oil. Alternatively, you can use a flavorless oil, such as avocado oil or safflower oil, if you prefer.
- Vinegar – I prefer using red wine vinegar for this recipe because it’s bright, tangy, and refreshing. However, most types of vinegar are suitable, including apple cider vinegar and white vinegar, but I wouldn’t recommend balsamic for this recipe.
- Lemon Juice – I prefer to use fresh lemon juice over bottled lemon juice because I think the taste is better; however, you can use whatever you have on hand.
- Tamari – I love using tamari in my salad dressings because it adds both saltiness and depth of flavor that you can’t get from regular salt. You can use tamari, soy sauce, or liquid aminos.
- Green Goddess Seasoning – This recipe calls for the Green Goddess seasoning sold by Trader Joe’s. I usually try to avoid using ingredients that can only be purchased at specific stores, but I’ve been making this cucumber salad for a while now, and I love it so much with the green goddess seasoning. If you don’t live near a Trader Joe’s, you can use another salt-free dried herb mix, such as Mrs. Dash.
- Salt and Pepper – To taste.
How To Make Refreshing Cucumber Avocado Salad
- Wash the cucumbers and then slice them thinly into rounds. If your cucumber is large, you can cut it into half moons or quarters if you prefer. Add the sliced cucumber to a large bowl.
- Add in the olive oil, red wine vinegar, tamari, and lemon juice and quickly mix together with the cucumbers. Next, add in the sliced avocado, green goddess seasoning, salt, and pepper. Give the salad another good mix; the more you mix it, the more the avocado will break down and blend into the dressing, making it nice and creamy.
- Taste the salad and add any extra salt or seasoning needed. Enjoy immediately for the crunchiest cucumbers, or store in the refrigerator for up to two days.
Recipe Frequently Asked Questions
- This recipe is vegan.
- Make this recipe gluten-free by using a GF tamari or soy sauce.
- Is this recipe spicy? No, mine was not spicy at all. If you do want to add extra spice, I recommend adding in red pepper flakes or a small spoonful of chili paste.
- How long does this avocado cucumber salad last? Unfortunately, avocados don’t stay fresh for too long, but the acid in the dressing helps a little bit. If stored in an airtight container, this avocado cucumber salad should last for about 3-4 days, but it tastes and has its best texture on the first day.
- How should this cucumber salad be enjoyed? This refreshing salad can be enjoyed as a summer side dish, appetizer, or snack, perfect for eating right out of the bowl.
- What can I use as a substitute for the green goddess seasoning? If you don’t have a Trader Joe’ close by, I recommend using another salt-free dried herb mix, such as Mrs. Dash.
Have a question I didn’t answer? Ask me in the comment section below, and I will get back to you ASAP!
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Favorite Avocado Cucumber Salad Recipe
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4
- Diet: Vegan
Description
Today I’m sharing my Favorite Avocado Cucumber Salad Recipe. It’s easy to make and only requires a few simple ingredients. The dressing adds so much flavor and the refreshing, crunchy cucumbers and creamy avocado really shine through. Enjoy this easy salad for a summer side dish or afternoon snack. And you don’t have to feel guilty if you eat the entire batch!
Ingredients
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- 2 medium sized English cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon tamari, or soy sauce
- 1 large avocado, thinly sliced and cut into smaller pieces, if desired
- 2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion
- 1 tablespoon green goddess seasoning, or more if desired
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Wash cucumbers and then thinly slice them into rounds. If your cucumber is large, you can slice them into half moons or quarters if you prefer. Add the sliced cucumber to a large bowl.
- Add in the olive oil, red wine vinegar, tamari and lemon juice and quickly mix together with the cucumbers. Next, add in the sliced avocado, green goddess seasoning, salt and pepper. Give the salad another good mix, the more you mix it up, the more the avocado will break down and blend into the dressing a little bit, making it nice and creamy.
- Give the salad a taste and add any extra salt or seasoning needed. Enjoy immediately for the crunchiest cucumbers, or store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Notes
This avocado cucumber salad is best enjoyed immediately and doesn’t hold it’s texture super well when stored in the refrigerator. It will still taste good after a couple days though.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Side, Vegan
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
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