Description
This Smashed Cucumber Avocado Salad combines fresh cucumbers and creamy avocados for a delightful mix of flavors and textures, making it a perfect healthy dish for any occasion.
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 smashing with the side of a knife until they crack open. Cut the smashed pieces diagonally into 1-inch sections.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, garlic, and salt until the sugar is fully dissolved to create the dressing.
- In a large bowl, combine the smashed cucumbers, avocado chunks, sliced scallions, and chopped cilantro. Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat, ensuring not to mash the avocado.
- To finish, spoon the chili crisp over the salad and sprinkle with furikake. Toss lightly or serve directly to enjoy.
Notes
Adjust the salt to taste based on preference.
For added crunch, consider topping with additional fresh ingredients like nuts or seeds.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg