Creamy Cucumber Avocado Broccoli Salad

Directions

  1. 1Start by thinly slicing 4–5 Persian cucumbers (or 3 Japanese cucumbers) into half moons, coins, or sticks.
  2. 2Add the cucumbers to a bowl or jar.
  3. 3Add 6-7 ounces of finely chopped broccoli to the jar.
  4. 4Add 1 cubed avocado, a large handful of finely chopped fresh mint and chives (or 2 green onions/scallions if chives are unavailable).
  5. 5Add 2 tablespoons of roasted walnuts or pistachios for crunch.
  6. 6Prepare the dressing by mixing 2 tbsp mayo, 2 tbsp Greek yogurt, 1 tbsp dijon mustard, the zest of a lime, 1-2 minced garlic cloves, the juice of 2 limes, and a generous pinch of salt.
  7. 7Pour the dressing over the vegetables.
  8. 8Close the lid and give it a good shake, or just toss it gently in the bowl.
  9. 9Finish with desired toppings like a protein of choice, feta, more walnuts, fresh herbs, and a dusting of sumac.

Ingredients

  • 4 -5 Persian cucumbers
  • 6 ounces finely chopped broccoli
  • 1 cubed avocado
  • 1 large handful finely chopped fresh mint
  • 1 large handful finely chopped chives
  • 2 tablespoons roasted walnuts or pistachios
  • 2 tablespoons mayo
  • 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
  • 1 lime lime zest
  • 1 -2 minced garlic cloves
  • 2 limes lime juice
  • 1 generous pinch salt

Equipment

bowljar

Tips

  • Thinly slice cucumbers so they can soak up the flavors.
  • Finely chop broccoli to avoid big bits in each bite.
  • This salad can be customized with grilled chicken, grilled shrimp, roasted chickpeas, feta, more walnuts, fresh herbs, or a dusting of sumac.