Cucumber Salad
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Cucumber Salad
Description
Cucumber Salad is constructed from fresh seedless cucumbers sliced and combined with diced avocados, providing a contrast between crisp and creamy textures. The dressing includes fresh lemon juice and olive oil, infused with minced garlic, chopped chives, kosher salt, freshly cracked black pepper, and subtle heat from red chili flakes. This blend brings brightness, herbal notes, and a gentle spiciness that complements the mild produce.
Preparation involves whisking the dressing ingredients first, then tossing avocado in it to slow oxidation. Cucumbers are added last and lightly tossed just before serving to avoid sogginess and maintain crispness. This approach ensures freshness whether served immediately or after brief storage.
The salad is a versatile accompaniment to meals, suitable for summer dining or as a base to add other ingredients like tomatoes or olives. Its mild yet flavorful profile suits casual family dinners and picnic menus.
Ingredients
- 2 cucumber halved and sliced, seedless
- 2 avocado diced
Dressing
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice fresh
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1-2 tablespoons chives chopped
- salt Kosher salt and freshly cracked, to taste
- black pepper Kosher salt and freshly cracked, to taste
- ⅓ teaspoon red chili flakes
- 2 cloves garlic minced
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk the lemon juice, olive oil, chives, garlic, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes and adjust seasoning to taste.
- To the same bowl, add the avocado and cucumbers and toss to combine. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Coat avocado in dressing first to prevent browning before adding cucumbers.
- Keep cucumbers separate until serving to maintain their crisp texture.
- Feel free to add ingredients like tomatoes, olives, or cheese to customize the salad.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 250 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 250kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Sodium | 33mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 727mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 387IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 41mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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