Best 2 Cucumber Avocado Salad Dressing Recipes

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Cucumber avocado salad dressing is a rich, creamy, and refreshing dressing that is perfect for salads, sandwiches, and wraps. With its vibrant green hue and light and tangy flavor, this dressing is a delicious and healthy way to add some extra flavor to your favorite dishes. Whether you're looking for a simple dressing to add to your everyday meals or a more complex dressing to impress your guests, there's a cucumber avocado salad dressing recipe out there that's perfect for you.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ATKINS CUCUMBER-AVOCADO SALAD WITH CUMIN DRESSING



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Make and share this Atkins Cucumber-Avocado Salad With Cumin Dressing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Orions Wife

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 teaspoon ground cumin
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/3 cup olive oil
salt
pepper
6 cups mixed salad greens, washed
1 small avocado, peeled, pitted, and cut into 1-inch cubes
1 tomatoes, cored, seeded and chopped
1 small cucumber, seeded and diced
2 tablespoons red onions, finely chopped

Steps:

  • In a small dry skillet over low heat, toast ground cumin 2 minutes or until fragrant, stirring occasionally. Add lemon juice and whisk well. Add oil in a thin, steady stream, whisking until blended. Add salt and pepper to taste. In a large salad bowl, combne greens with 1/4 cup dressing; toss to coat. Place on serving plates. Mix avocado, tomato, cucumber, and onion with dressing; toss to coat. Top each portion of greens with avocado mixture.

CUCUMBER-AVOCADO SALAD DRESSING



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Categories     Avocado     Squash     Salad Dressing

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/3 cup olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
3/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
2 avocados, peeled, seeded and cubed
1 large cucumber, peeled, seeded and cut into chunks
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 recipe (to taste) salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Puree the olive oil and garlic in a blender until smooth.
  • Add the cilantro, avocado, cucumber, and lemon juice. Puree again until smooth, then season to taste with salt and pepper.

Tips:

  • To make the dressing, use a blender or food processor to combine the ingredients until smooth.
  • To make the salad, combine the cucumber, avocado, and red onion in a bowl.
  • Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
  • Serve immediately or chill for later.
  • For a more flavorful dressing, use fresh herbs, such as cilantro or basil.
  • If you don't have a blender or food processor, you can mash the avocado with a fork and whisk the remaining ingredients together.
  • This salad is also a great way to use up leftover cucumber and avocado.

Conclusion:

Cucumber avocado salad is a refreshing and healthy dish that is perfect for a summer meal. The creamy avocado and crisp cucumber are a perfect combination, and the dressing adds a delicious flavor. This salad is also very easy to make, and it can be made ahead of time, which makes it a great option for busy weeknights.

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