A simple, lemony, avocado-creamy, crunchy and fresh Cucumber Avocado Salad that's really quick and easy to make!
Where are my avocado lovers at? <raises hands>
Because this Cucumber Avocado Salad has got all the cool 'n creamy avocado goodness going on!
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We're talking double avocado. There's avo chopped up in the actual salad, and it's blended up in the Avocado Dressing.
Avocado-creaminess on point ...
Here's what's happening in this Cucumber Avocado Salad:
- cool, crunchy cucumber slices
- soft, but not too soft, chunky avocado pieces
- mildly oniony fresh chives (dill would be great too!)
- that Avocado Dressing from a few weeks ago
- and maybe a few red pepper flakes for a pop of colour and a hint of spice?
So here goes ....
What ingredients do I need?
This is what you'll be needing to make the dressing:
and this is what you need for the salad .. (that's the dressing blended up and in the jar in this pic):
How to make Cucumber Avocado Salad
It's so easy.
Step 1 - Just blend the dressing ingredients up until smooth.
Step 2 - Chop the cucumber
Step 3 - Chop the avocado and dill and put them all together in a bowl
Step 4 - Add the dressing and toss them gently together
Success Tips
- For the dressing, you need a really ripe, soft avocado and for the actual salad, you need a ripe, but slightly firmer avocado that will withstand being chopped.
- Season it well. This is a really simple salad and salt and pepper play a very important part.
- Don't make it in advance. Avocados go brown once they have been cut. The copious amount of lemon juice in the dressing really helps to keep everything green, but it is at its very best when fresh.
Possible variations
Some ways you can adapt this Cucumber Avocado Salad are:
- Mix in some fresh, canned or defrosted frozen corn, or even grill the corn first so it's a bit caramelized
- Use dill instead of chives or as well as
- Use lime juice in the dressing instead of lemon juice
- Sprinkle over some toasted pumpkin or sunflower seeds for a bit of nutty crunch
- Stir through some chopped cilantro or parsley
Serving suggestions
This simple, lemony, avocado-creamy, crunchy and fresh salad works brilliantly as a side for summer dinners, lunches and BBQs. It's particularly good with my vegan crab cakes, vegan quiche and my baked tofu or as a light lunch with my easy homemade pita bread or easy flatbread recipe. It's also great on the side of spicy meals where a cooling, refreshing side works well.
Hungry for more?
For more vegan salad recipes, check out these great options:
- Watermelon Mint Salad
- Tomato Chickpea Salad
- Strawberry Spinach Salad
- Kidney Bean Salad
- Quinoa Cranberry Salad
📖 Recipe
Cucumber Avocado Salad
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Ingredients
For the dressing
- 1 large avocado , it must be very ripe
- 1 - 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil , for oil-free just use more water instead
- 1 small clove of garlic
- 1 teaspoon sriracha , or other chili sauce (omit if you prefer)
- 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
- salt & freshly ground black pepper , to taste
For the salad
- 1 medium English style cucumber
- 1 large avocado ripe but not too ripe. It needs to hold up to being cut up into chunks
- 1 large handful fresh chives
- 1 - 2 pinches red chili pepper flakes , (optional)
INSTRUCTIONS
For the dressing
- Cut the really ripe avocado in half and remove the pit. Scoop the flesh out into a food processor or blender.
- Add 1 tablespoon of the lemon juice, the water, olive oil, garlic, sriracha and vinegar. Blend until smooth.
- Add more lemon to taste ( I like the full 3 tablespoons in mine), and also salt and pepper to taste. Be generous with the seasoning and blend and taste between each addition.
For the salad
- Cut the cucumber into chunks. I like to cut it in half lengthways, then slice into thickish half moons, but you can cut it anyway you like as long as the pieces are bite sized.
- Cut the avocado in half and remove the pit. Scoop out the flesh carefully then dice the avocado into bite sized pieces.
- Chop the chives, or cut with kitchen scissors, into small pieces.
- Put the cucumber, avocado and chives in a serving bowl, spoon on the avocado dressing and toss everything together gently. Sprinkle over some optional spicy red chili pepper flakes before serving.
NOTES
NUTRITION
Nutritional information is provided for convenience & as a courtesy. The data is a computer generated estimate so should be used as a guide only.
nicola says
Absolutely delicious, easy, tasty, and who doesn’t need another way to eat a avocado!!!
Paul says
Really fresh and delicious. Love the creamy avocado dressing.