Obsessively Good Avocado Cucumber Salad Recipe
A refreshingly creamy and tangy avocado cucumber salad that combines crisp cucumber chunks, creamy avocado, and a zesty lime-infused mayonnaise dressing. Garnished with fresh herbs and a touch of heat from Sriracha, this salad makes a perfect light side dish or snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
Salad
- 3/4 to 1 pound seedless cucumber, washed and chopped into chunks
- 2 thin or 1 regular scallions, thinly sliced
- 1 large avocado, pitted and diced
Dressing
- 1 to 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- Juice of half a lime, plus more to taste
- Salt to taste
- Hot sauce (such as Sriracha) to taste
Garnish
- Chopped cilantro or flat-leaf parsley
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium bowl, add the chopped cucumber, thinly sliced scallions, and diced avocado. Gently toss to mix these fresh components evenly.
- Prepare Dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise, the juice of half a lime, salt, and hot sauce (Sriracha) to your preferred taste. Adjust the seasoning gradually, tasting as you go.
- Adjust Creaminess: If you prefer a creamier dressing, add the second tablespoon of mayonnaise and whisk again until smooth and fully combined.
- Dress Salad: Drizzle the prepared dressing over the cucumber, scallion, and avocado mixture. Toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly with the flavorful dressing.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle chopped cilantro or flat-leaf parsley over the top as a fresh garnish. Serve immediately or refrigerate shortly before enjoying for a chilled salad experience.
Notes
- Use seedless cucumbers to avoid bitterness and excess water content.
- Adjust the amount of mayo to your desired creaminess and flavor.
- For extra heat, increase Sriracha or substitute with another hot sauce.
- This salad is best served fresh to maintain avocado texture and color.
- Leftovers can be covered and refrigerated for up to one day; stir gently before serving to recombine.
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