Avocado Cucumber Salad (No Lettuce)

avocado

🥗Healthier: mashed peas

💰Cheaper: sliced zucchini

Mashed peas provide creaminess with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable while still providing healthy fats.

red onion

🥗Healthier: green onion

💰Cheaper: white onion

Green onion adds a mild flavor and is often less expensive.

fresh cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried cilantro

Parsley offers a fresh taste and is more widely available.

Wash the cucumbers, scallions and basil.

Cut the cucumber into quarters and into 0.2-inch (0.5 cm) slices. Finely slice the green part of the scallions.

Cut the avocado lengthwise in half and remove the pit. Score the flesh crosswise without cutting through the skin. Scoop out the dices with a spoon.

Rinse the edamame if you're using canned or thaw them in the microwave if you're using frozen.

Roast the pine nuts in a pan without oil over medium-high heat until they turn golden brown. Stir regularly to prevent burning.

Add all the dressing to a small jar and shake until combined.

Add the cucumbers, avocado, edamame, scallions and pine nuts to a large salad bowl. Toss with the dressing and garnish with basil.

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