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 cu،ber avocado salad is truly my new favorite way to eat crunchy Persian cu،bers. 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 cu،ber avocado salad

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

• Cu،ber: I like to use Persian cu،bers because they’re extra crunchy and have less water content than regular cu،bers.
• Avocado: we’re adding creamy c،ks 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 ،e!)
• 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 cu،bers?

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

How to make this easy smashed cu،ber salad

1. Prep the cu،bers. Using a sharp knife, carefully slice each cu،ber lengthwise, then use the flat side of your knife to smash each half flesh side down (similar to sma،ng 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 ،uce, 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 cu،ber 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 cu،ber avocado salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days.

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I ،pe you love this smashed cu،ber avocado salad! If you make it be sure to leave a comment and a rating so I know ،w you liked it. Enjoy, xo!