Addicting Avocado Cucumber Salad Recipe - Eat Simple Food

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.

Slice the cucumber lengthwise and remove the seeds with a ¼ teaspoon to prevent a watery salad.

Dice the cucumber into bite-sized pieces.

Slice the green onions on the bias (diagonally) and dry them off to remove any slimy film.

Dice the avocado after removing the pit.

Squeeze lime juice over the salad ingredients.

Add salt to taste and hot sauce to taste.

Add Aleppo crushed red pepper flakes for spice and color.

Garnish with green onions before serving.

Serve immediately, ideally with toast.

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