Creamy Cucumber Avocado Salad

Name: Creamy Cucumber Avocado Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 lb cucumbers; 2 very ripe avocados; 2 scallions; 1 cup ice; 1 tsp kosher salt; 2 tbsp fresh lemon or lime juice; 1 pinch red pepper flakes or hot sauce

Servings4 Portions

Prep Time15 Mins

Cook Time10 Mins

Difficulty

Easy

Ingredients

cucumbers
1 lb
very ripe avocados
2
scallions
2
ice
1 cup
kosher salt
1 tsp
fresh lemon or lime juice
2 tbsp
red pepper flakes or hot sauce
1 pinch

Step-by-Step Instructions

Place the sliced scallions in a small bowl of ice water. Let them sit while you prepare the rest of the salad so they become crisp and mild.

Peel the cucumbers in alternating strips, then trim the ends. For seedier cucumbers, halve them lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Cut into bite-size pieces, place in a colander, toss with 1 tsp kosher salt, and let drain for 5 to 15 minutes.

Just before serving, halve and pit the avocados. Scoop the flesh into a large bowl, cut it into 1/2-inch pieces, then add the lemon or lime juice and a small pinch of salt. Gently stir to coat.