INTRODUCTION:
Easy and delicious Smashed Cucumber Avocado Salad made with simple ingredients that can be served as a beautiful side dish or with a bowl of grains and protein! Fresh cucumber avocado salad full of flavor and heaps of freshness, tangy lemon juice, and herby—well, a little green pepper.
A refreshing green salad ready in just 15 minutes with only 6 ingredients! Perfectly pairs as a side with any meal of your choice!
This fresh and easy Smashed Cucumber Avocado Salad has quite become my new favorite way of enjoying crunchy Persian cucumbers
Ingredients in this smashed cucumber avocado salad:
Cucumber: I like to use Persian cucumbers because they truly have a nice crunch and less water content.
Avocado: we will add creamy chunks of avocado to this salad.
Herbs: The scallions and cilantro add just the right amount of fresh, herby goodness to the salad.
Jalapeño: Well, you all know I’m a bit spicy, so I added a bit of finely chopped jalapeño. You could sub in red pepper flakes for half of that, or if you love the spice, go for both.
The juice of lime & salt:
Of course, this salad is not having its own traditional dressing. Instead, vegetables and herbs are tossed with freshly squeezed lime juice and only a bit of salt. That is all that is really needed for a delicious side!
Why should we smash the cucumbers?
You’ll lightly peel and dice the cucumber, then add some fresh herbs and creamy avocado and mix well with a squeeze of lemon juice and a pinch of salt. Yes, that is it!
And yes, you might just want to eat the whole bowl
You need just 6 core ingredients (plus a little salt) to make this super green, fresh cucumber avocado salad
Yes, you can absolutely slice the cucumbers into chunks and add them to this salad if you’d like, but smashing them with the back of a knife to split them open helps ensure that the lime juice and salt coat the cucumbers on the inside and out.
You’ll get more flavor in every bite!
What to serve with this cucumber avocado salad:
This deliciously easy salad makes the perfect side dish, snack, or addition to a grain bowl. Here are some great recipes to serve with it:
Storing tips:
Store any leftover cucumber avocado salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days.
Ingredients:
- 6 Persian cucumbers, halved and smashed
- 2 ripe avocados, cut into large chunks
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 3 tablespoons fresh chopped cilantro
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely diced (or sub ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes)
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
Instructions:
Slice the cucumbers open lengthwise, then place cucumbers flesh side down and smash the cucumber halves with the flat side of a large knife (similar to how you would smash garlic cloves!); the cucumber will split open. Cut at a 45 degree angle into 1-inch pieces and transfer to a large bowl, then add in avocado chunks, scallions, lime juice, cilantro, jalapeño, and salt. Gently toss with a large spoon to combine. Taste and add more salt, if necessary. Cover and place in the fridge until ready to serve.
Nutrition:
Serving: 1serving (based on 4)
Calories: 108cal
Carbohydrates: 9.7g
Protein: 1.9g
Fat: 8.3g
Saturated Fat: 1.2g
Fiber: 4.5g
Sugar: 2.4g
FAQ:
HOW MUCH TIME IT WILL TAKE TO PREPARE CUCUMBER SALAD?
The salad takes about 15 minutes to prepare, making it a quick and side dish.
How should I store leftovers?
leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. The salad is best eaten within 1-2 days.
what are the herbs in salads?
Fresh herbs like cilantro, parsley, or mint work wonderfully in this salad, adding an extra burst of flavor.