Description
This Smashed Cucumber Avocado Salad features fresh cucumbers and creamy avocados, tossed in a tasty dressing. It’s a quick, healthy dish perfect for any meal!
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 with the side of a knife until they crack open. Cut the smashed cucumbers into 1-inch pieces.
- In a small bowl, whisk the rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, garlic, and salt until the sugar dissolves to make the dressing.
- In a large bowl, combine the smashed cucumbers, avocado chunks, scallions, and cilantro. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat without mashing the avocado.
- Top with optional chili crisp and furikake, give a light toss, or serve immediately.
Notes
Adjust salt and toppings to your taste preferences.
This salad is best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in the refrigerator for a short time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg