Smashed Cucumber Avocado Salad | Ambitious Kitchen

It’s a beautiful, fresh, green salad! Made with 6 ingredients in just 15 minutes! And it’s the perfect side for literally any of your favorite meals!

This fresh and easy smashed cucumber avocado salad is truly my new favorite way to eat crunchy Persian cucumbers. You’ll smash and slice the veggie, add fresh herbs and creamy avocado, and give it a nice toss with a little lime juice and salt. Yes, that’s it, and yes, you might just want to eat the entire bowl.

I whipped up this bowl of goodness to pair with a very special recipe coming to you tomorrow, so get ready for the perfect pairing for this salad. Can’t wait until then? Check out the bottom of the post for some of my fav main dishes to serve with it.

Ingredients in this smashed cucumber avocado salad

You need just 6 core ingredients (plus a little salt) to make this super green, fresh cucumber avocado salad:

• Cucumber: I like to use Persian cucumbers because they’re extra crunchy and have less water content than regular cucumbers.
• Avocado: we’re adding creamy chunks of avocado to this salad.
• Herbs: scallions and cilantro add the perfect fresh, herby element to the salad.
• Jalapeño: you all know I love a little heat, so I added a finely diced jalapeño. You could also swap the jalapeño for red pepper flakes (or add both if you like extra spice!)
• Lime juice & salt: this salad doesn’t have a traditional “dressing,” instead, we’re tossing the veggies and herbs in some fresh lime juice and salt. It’s really all you need for a delicious side!

Why smash the cucumbers?

Yes, you can absolutely slice the cucumbers into chunks and add them to this salad if you’d like, but smashing them with the back of a knife to split them open helps ensure that the lime juice and salt coat the cucumbers on the inside and out. You’ll get more flavor in every bite!

How to make this easy smashed cucumber salad

1. Prep the cucumbers. Using a sharp knife, carefully slice each cucumber lengthwise, then use the flat side of your knife to smash each half flesh side down (similar to smashing a clove of garlic). Cut the smashed halves into 1-inch pieces at a 45-degree angle and add to a large bowl.
2. Add the rest of the ingredients. Add the rest of your produce, lime juice, and salt to the bowl, then toss it gently to combine.
3. Taste & serve. Taste the salad and add more salt if you’d like, then serve it up! If you’re waiting to serve it, store the salad in the fridge.

What to serve with this cucumber avocado salad

This deliciously easy salad makes the perfect side dish, snack, or addition to a grain bowl. Here are some great recipes to serve with it:

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Storing tips

Store any leftover cucumber avocado salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days.

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I hope you love this smashed cucumber avocado salad! If you make it be sure to leave a comment and a rating so I know how you liked it. Enjoy, xo!