Description
This Smashed Cucumber Avocado Salad combines fresh cucumbers and creamy avocados with a zesty dressing. Perfect for a quick meal or a healthy side dish, it’s packed with flavor and ready in no time!
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 into diagonal 1-inch pieces.
- To make the dressing, whisk together the rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, garlic, and salt in a small bowl until the sugar dissolves.
- In a large bowl, combine the smashed cucumbers, avocado chunks, scallions, and cilantro. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat, being careful not to mash the avocado.
- For the finishing touch, spoon chili crisp over the top and sprinkle with furikake. Lightly toss or serve as is.
Notes
Ensure avocados are ripe for the best flavor.
Adjust dressing ingredients to suit your taste preferences.
For extra crunch, consider adding additional toppings such as nuts or seeds.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg