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Green Salad with Avocado and Cucumber

Cultural Context

Green salad with avocado and cucumber is a refreshing dish that embodies the vibrant flavors of American cuisine. Often enjoyed in the warmer months, this salad highlights the creamy texture of avocado alongside crisp cucumbers, making it a popular choice for picnics and potlucks. With the rise of health-conscious eating, variations have emerged, incorporating different greens and toppings, appealing to a wide array of dietary preferences.

AmericanUSside
15 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
1/2 head iceberg lettuce, cutted
1/2 - 1 cucumber, peeled and sliced
1 avocado, cubed
1/2 red onion, diced
1 handful of baby spinach
1/2 tsp salt
1 Tbsp olive oil (to taste)
juice from 1/2 lemon
10 - 15 green olives (to taste)
5 - 10 walnuts, halved (to taste)
for garnish: sesame seeds

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: goat cheese

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Goat cheese provides a similar tangy flavor with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive while still offering a neutral flavor.

1

Wash iceberg lettuce and baby spinach thoroughly and pat dry.

2

Peel cucumber and slice it into thin rounds.

3

Cube the avocado.

4

Dice the red onion.

5

In a large bowl, combine iceberg lettuce, cucumber, avocado, red onion, and baby spinach.

6

Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice over the salad.

7

Season with salt to taste.

8

Add green olives and walnuts to the salad.

9

Garnish with sesame seeds.

10

Toss gently to combine all ingredients.

11

Serve immediately for best freshness.

Cooking Techniques

mixingslicing

Equipment Needed

large bowlcutting boardknife

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

milk

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