Creamy Cucumber Avocado Salad

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

Servings4 Portions

Prep Time15 Mins

Cook Time0 Mins

Difficulty---

Ingredients

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

Step-by-Step Instructions

Place the sliced scallions in a small bowl of ice water and let them soak while you prepare the rest of the salad. This helps them turn crisp and mild.

Peel the cucumbers in alternating strips if desired, then trim the ends. Halve them lengthwise and scoop out the seeds if they are very watery, then cut into thin half-moons, small cubes, or rough smashed pieces.

Transfer the cucumbers to a colander, sprinkle with 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and toss well. Let them drain for 5 to 15 minutes to remove excess moisture and keep the salad from becoming watery.