Description
This Smashed Cucumber Avocado Salad is a delightful mix of fresh cucumbers and creamy avocados, perfectly seasoned with a tangy dressing. Ideal for a quick lunch or a side dish at your next gathering, this recipe showcases bright flavors and simplicity, making it a beloved choice for healthy meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 persian cucumbers (~1 pound), halved lengthwise
- 2 large ripe avocados, cut into large chunks
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons finely-chopped fresh cilantro
- optional toppings: furikake and chili crisp, to taste
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1½ teaspoons granulated sugar
- 1 small clove garlic, finely grated
- ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt, plus more to taste
Instructions
- Smash the cucumbers by placing them flat-side-down on a cutting board and gently pressing down with the side of a knife until they crack open. Cut the smashed cucumbers into 1-inch diagonal pieces.
- In a small bowl, whisk the rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, garlic, and salt together until the sugar is dissolved to prepare the dressing.
- In a large bowl, mix the cucumbers, avocado, scallions, and cilantro. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine, ensuring that the avocado remains intact.
- Top with chili crisp and furikake, giving a light toss or serving as is.
Notes
For extra crunch, feel free to add some chopped nuts or seeds.
Adjust the level of seasoning according to your taste preferences by adding more salt or dressing if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg