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!
I really can’t say enough good things about cucumbers, they’re refreshing, low in calories and I try to pack them into as many recipes as I can. Cucumber salad is such a summer staple, for good reason, so today I’m sharing my absolute Favorite Avocado Cucumber Salad Recipe. It just takes 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 really the only main ingredient in this recipe besides what you need for the dressing, which includes: oil, vinegar, lemon juice, seasoning mix, salt and pepper. I like to add in thinly sliced green onion, but that is 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 bit batch to snack on throughout the week or just throw together a single serving if I get a craving during the day.
- Flavorful and refreshing – Sometimes less is more and that is definitely 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 mostly made up of water, which makes them a great way to stay hydrated, especially in the summertime. Aside from munching on this cucumber salad, I also like to add slices to my water and you can even put them over your eyes for a little re-hydration.
- Bone Health – Cucumbers are also packed with vitamin K, which is an essential vitamin for supporting bone heath. 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 anit-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 almost strictly using 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 sometimes, which works great for this salad. Regular cucumbers will also work great though.
- Avocado – I love adding in some thinly sliced avocado pieces, that are similar in size to the cucumbers. They make the dressing nice and creamy and pair 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. If you prefer, you can also use a flavorless oil, such as avocado oil or safflower oil.
- Vinegar – I like to use red wine vinegar for this recipe because it’s bright, tangy and refreshing. Most types of vinegar will work though, including: apple cider vinegar or white vinegar. I wouldn’t recommend balsamic vinegar for this recipe though.
- Lemon Juice – I prefer to use fresh lemon juice, rather than bottled lemon juice because I think the taste is better, but you can use whatever you have on hand.
- Tamari – I love using tamari in my salad dressings because it adds saltiness, as well as 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 that Trader Joe’s sells. I usually try not to use 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 this green goddess seasoning. If you don’t live by a Trader Joe’s, you can use another salt-free dried herb mix, such as Mrs. Dash.
- Salt + Pepper – To taste.
How To Make Refreshing Cucumber Avocado Salad
- 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.
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 would reccomend adding in some red pepper flakes or a small spoonful of chili paste.
- How long does this avocado cucumber salad last for? Unfortunately, avocado doesn’t stay fresh for too long, but the acid of the dressing does help a little bit. If stored in an air-tight container, this avocado cucumber salad should last for about 3-4 days, but does have the best taste and texture on the first day.
- How should this cucumber salad be enjoyed? This refreshing salad can be enjoyed as a summer side dish or a snack that can be eaten right out of the bowl.
- What can be substituted for the green goddess seasoning? If you don’t have a Trader Joe’ close by, I would 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 1x
- 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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