Cucumber and Avocado Salad
Cucumber and Avocado Salad is a flavorful Continental Desserts & Baking dish prepared with quality ingredients. Combine cilantro sprigs, ginger, garlic, and chiles in a resealable plastic freezer bag; seal.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionCombine cilantro sprigs, ginger, garlic, and chiles in a resealable plastic freezer bag; seal.
Lightly pound with a skillet or rolling pin until ginger and garlic are well mashed.
Add cucumbers, 1 teaspoon salt, and sugar.
Seal bag; shake to mix.
Squeeze bag firmly to slightly mash cucumbers, 1-2 minutes.
Place bag in a large bowl; let macerate at room temperature, turning halfway through, until juices form, about 35 minutes.
Empty contents of bag into bowl; turn bag inside out and scrape out any small bits.
Discard cilantro sprigs.
Mix in celery, juice, and oil.
Season with more salt, if desired.
Divide avocado among plates; spoon salad over.
Garnish with chopped cilantro and basil.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.