Description
This Smashed Cucumber Avocado Salad is a delightful blend of fresh cucumbers and creamy avocados tossed in a light dressing. Perfect for a quick meal or a refreshing side, it’s packed with flavor and simplicity, making it an excellent choice for those looking for a homemade dish.
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 and gently striking with the side of a knife until they crack open. Cut them into 1-inch pieces on a diagonal.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, garlic, and salt until the mixture is well combined and the sugar is dissolved.
- In a large bowl, mix the smashed cucumbers, avocado, scallions, and cilantro. Drizzle the dressing over the top and toss gently to coat without mashing the avocado.
- Top with chili crisp and sprinkle furikake before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
For extra crunch, consider adding chopped nuts such as peanuts or almonds.
Adjust the seasoning to taste; feel free to add more salt or sugar as desired.
This salad is best served fresh but can be stored in the fridge for a few hours.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg