1Start by thinly slicing 4–5 Persian cucumbers (or 3 Japanese cucumbers) into half moons, coins, or sticks.
2Start by thinly slicing 4–5 Persian cucumbers (or 3 Japanese cucumbers) into half moons, coins, or sticks.
3Start by thinly slicing 4–5 Persian cucumbers (or 3 Japanese cucumbers) into half moons, coins, or sticks.
4Add the cucumbers to a bowl or jar.
5Add the cucumbers to a bowl or jar.
6Add the cucumbers to a bowl or jar.
7Add 6-7 ounces of finely chopped broccoli to the jar.
8Add 6-7 ounces of finely chopped broccoli to the jar.
9Add 6-7 ounces of finely chopped broccoli to the jar.
10Add 1 cubed avocado, a large handful of finely chopped fresh mint and chives (or 2 green onions/scallions if chives are unavailable).
11Add 1 cubed avocado, a large handful of finely chopped fresh mint and chives (or 2 green onions/scallions if chives are unavailable).
12Add 1 cubed avocado, a large handful of finely chopped fresh mint and chives (or 2 green onions/scallions if chives are unavailable).
13Add 2 tablespoons of roasted walnuts or pistachios for crunch.
14Add 2 tablespoons of roasted walnuts or pistachios for crunch.
15Add 2 tablespoons of roasted walnuts or pistachios for crunch.
16Prepare 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.
17Prepare 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.
18Prepare 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.
19Pour the dressing over the vegetables.
20Pour the dressing over the vegetables.
21Pour the dressing over the vegetables.
22Close the lid and give it a good shake, or just toss it gently in the bowl.
23Close the lid and give it a good shake, or just toss it gently in the bowl.
24Close the lid and give it a good shake, or just toss it gently in the bowl.
25Finish with desired toppings like a protein of choice, feta, more walnuts, fresh herbs, and a dusting of sumac.
26Finish with desired toppings like a protein of choice, feta, more walnuts, fresh herbs, and a dusting of sumac.
27Finish with desired toppings like a protein of choice, feta, more walnuts, fresh herbs, and a dusting of sumac.
Ingredients
4 -5 Persian cucumbers
4 -5 Persian cucumbers
4 -5 Persian cucumbers
6 ounces finely chopped broccoli
6 ounces finely chopped broccoli
6 ounces finely chopped broccoli
1 cubed avocado
1 cubed avocado
1 cubed avocado
1 large handful finely chopped fresh mint
1 large handful finely chopped fresh mint
1 large handful finely chopped fresh mint
1 large handful finely chopped chives
1 large handful finely chopped chives
1 large handful finely chopped chives
2 tablespoons roasted walnuts or pistachios
2 tablespoons roasted walnuts or pistachios
2 tablespoons roasted walnuts or pistachios
2 tablespoons mayo
2 tablespoons mayo
2 tablespoons mayo
2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
1 lime lime zest
1 lime lime zest
1 lime lime zest
1 -2 minced garlic cloves
1 -2 minced garlic cloves
1 -2 minced garlic cloves
2 limes lime juice
2 limes lime juice
2 limes lime juice
1 generous pinch salt
1 generous pinch salt
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.