Pistachio Crunch Cucumber Avocado Salad
This Pistachio Crunch Cucumber Avocado Salad is one of those recipes that’s almost too simple for how good it tastes. Crisp cucumbers, creamy avocado, fresh herbs, and crunchy pistachios get tossed in a bright ginger-lime vinaigrette for the easiest spring salad that comes together in just 15 minutes.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound cocktail cucumbers sliced into rounds
- 2 avocados diced
- ¼ cup red onion thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- ½ teaspoon ginger paste
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil thinly sliced
- 2 –3 tablespoons toasted pistachios roughly chopped
Instructions
- Add the sliced cucumbers to a large bowl along with the diced avocado and red onion.1 pound cocktail cucumbers, 2 avocados, ¼ cup red onion
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, white wine vinegar, ginger paste, salt, and black pepper until well combined.3 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar, ½ teaspoon ginger paste, ¾ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Pour the dressing over the cucumber mixture and gently toss until evenly coated. Fold in the mint and basil until just combined.2 tablespoons fresh mint, 2 tablespoons fresh basil
- Transfer to a serving bowl and sprinkle with the toasted pistachios right before serving.2 –3 tablespoons toasted pistachios
Notes
- Avocado tip: Use avocados that are ripe but still slightly firm so they hold their shape when tossed.
- Make ahead: Slice the cucumbers and onion and whisk together the dressing up to 1 day in advance. Toss with the avocado, herbs, and pistachios just before serving.
- Extra brightness: For even more fresh flavor, add a little extra squeeze of lime juice right before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 283kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Sodium: 447mg | Potassium: 703mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 431IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 1mg
