Smashed Cucumber Avocado Salad
- Prep 15 minutes
- Cook 0 minutes
- Total 15 minutes
Smashed Cucumber Avocado Salad is a sides recipe on Avoteb. Plan on 15 minutes from start to plate. The amounts and the method are both on this page.
Ingredients
- 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
Method
Smash the cucumbers. Set the cucumbers flat-side-down on a cutting board and gently smash with the side of a knife until they crack open, then cut the slices on a diagonal into 1-inch pieces.
Make the dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, garlic, and salt until the sugar dissolves.
Turn In a large bowl, combine the cucumbers, avocado, scallions, and cilantro. Spoon the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat, being careful not to mash the avocado.
Finish. Spoon the chili crisp over the top and sprinkle with furikake. Give it a light toss or just serve and enjoy!
