Description
This Smashed Cucumber Avocado Salad combines creamy avocados and refreshing cucumbers, all tossed in a vibrant dressing. Perfect for a quick healthy meal, it features simple prep and delightful flavors that everyone will love.
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 slices on a diagonal into 1-inch pieces.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, garlic, and salt until the sugar dissolves to create 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, being careful not to mash the avocado.
- Top the salad with chili crisp and sprinkle with furikake. Give it a light toss or serve immediately.
Notes
Adjust the seasoning with more salt or add more chili crisp for extra flavor.
This salad is best enjoyed fresh to retain the vibrant texture and taste.
Feel free to add any other fresh herbs or toppings you prefer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg