Asian Cucumber Avocado Salad
This Asian-Inspired Cucumber & Avocado Salad is a burst of fresh flavors! Crisp cucumbers, creamy avocado, sweet grapes, and a hint of sesame come together in a tangy, zesty dressing. It’s the perfect balance of crunch, creaminess, and a touch of sweetness—ideal for a light, feel-good meal or a side that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Salad:
- 3 baby cucumbers smashed and chopped
- 1 avocado diced
- 1 red onion thinly sliced
- 1 carrot julienned
- 1 handful of spinach
- 1 handful of white grapes halved
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
Dressing:
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp agave syrup
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- ½ tsp chili flakes adjust to taste
- Juice of ½ lime
Instructions
- Prepare the Cucumbers: Place the cucumbers on a cutting board and gently smash them using the flat side of a knife or a rolling pin. This technique helps them absorb the dressing better. Cut them into bite-sized pieces.
- Chop the Ingredients: Dice the avocado, thinly slice the red onion, julienne the carrot, and halve the white grapes.
- Assemble the Salad: In a large mixing bowl, combine the smashed cucumbers, diced avocado, sliced red onion, julienned carrot, spinach, grapes, and toasted sesame seeds.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, agave syrup, minced garlic, chili flakes, and fresh lime juice. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Dress the Salad: Drizzle the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to coat everything evenly without mashing the avocado.
- Serve & Enjoy: Transfer the salad to a serving dish and enjoy immediately for the freshest flavors. Optionally, garnish with extra sesame seeds or a sprinkle of chopped cilantro.
Nutrition
Calories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 3gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 7g
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