Creamy Cucumber Avocado Broccoli Salad

Directions

  1. 1Slice some Persian cucumber.
  2. 2Slice some Persian cucumber.
  3. 3Slice some Persian cucumber.
  4. 4Finely chop up a bunch of broccoli.
  5. 5Finely chop up a bunch of broccoli.
  6. 6Finely chop up a bunch of broccoli.
  7. 7Cube up an avocado.
  8. 8Cube up an avocado.
  9. 9Cube up an avocado.
  10. 10Add some toasted walnuts.
  11. 11Add some toasted walnuts.
  12. 12Add some toasted walnuts.
  13. 13Make the dressing by adding mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, and Dijon mustard to a bowl.
  14. 14Make the dressing by adding mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, and Dijon mustard to a bowl.
  15. 15Make the dressing by adding mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, and Dijon mustard to a bowl.
  16. 16Add minced garlic to the dressing.
  17. 17Add minced garlic to the dressing.
  18. 18Add minced garlic to the dressing.
  19. 19Zest lime into the dressing.
  20. 20Zest lime into the dressing.
  21. 21Zest lime into the dressing.
  22. 22Squeeze lime juice into the dressing.
  23. 23Squeeze lime juice into the dressing.
  24. 24Squeeze lime juice into the dressing.
  25. 25Add salt to the dressing.
  26. 26Add salt to the dressing.
  27. 27Add salt to the dressing.
  28. 28Whisk the dressing ingredients together until smooth.
  29. 29Whisk the dressing ingredients together until smooth.
  30. 30Whisk the dressing ingredients together until smooth.
  31. 31Pour the dressing over the chopped ingredients in the container.
  32. 32Pour the dressing over the chopped ingredients in the container.
  33. 33Pour the dressing over the chopped ingredients in the container.
  34. 34Finely chop fresh herbs.
  35. 35Finely chop fresh herbs.
  36. 36Finely chop fresh herbs.
  37. 37Add the fresh herbs to the container.
  38. 38Add the fresh herbs to the container.
  39. 39Add the fresh herbs to the container.
  40. 40Place the lid on the container.
  41. 41Place the lid on the container.
  42. 42Place the lid on the container.
  43. 43Shake to combine all ingredients, or gently toss until coated.
  44. 44Shake to combine all ingredients, or gently toss until coated.
  45. 45Shake to combine all ingredients, or gently toss until coated.

Ingredients

  • 4 to 5 Persian cucumbers
  • 4 to 5 Persian cucumbers
  • 4 to 5 Persian cucumbers
  • 8 oz broccoli
  • 8 oz broccoli
  • 8 oz broccoli
  • 1 cubed avocado
  • 1 cubed avocado
  • 1 cubed avocado
  • large handful mint
  • large handful mint
  • large handful mint
  • large handful chives
  • large handful chives
  • large handful chives
  • 2 tablespoons roasted walnuts
  • 2 tablespoons roasted walnuts
  • 2 tablespoons roasted walnuts
  • 2 tbsp mayo
  • 2 tbsp mayo
  • 2 tbsp mayo
  • 2 tbsp Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 lime lime zest
  • 1 lime lime zest
  • 1 lime lime zest
  • 2 limes lime juice
  • 2 limes lime juice
  • 2 limes lime juice
  • 1 to 2 minced garlic cloves
  • 1 to 2 minced garlic cloves
  • 1 to 2 minced garlic cloves
  • generous pinch salt
  • generous pinch salt
  • generous pinch salt

Equipment

cutting boardknifebowlgarlic presswhiskmason jardeli container

Tips

  • Thinly slice cucumbers so they soak up all the dressing.
  • Chop broccoli small to get a little in every bite.
  • If you don't have chives, thinly chopped green onions or scallions work too.
  • Top with feta, more herbs, extra nuts, or a dusting of sumac if you're feeling fancy.
  • This low-carb cucumber salad works great on its own or as a side with grilled chicken, shrimp, or even roasted chickpeas.
  • Packed with fiber and flavor, it Hu's a Mediterranean-inspired salad you Hu's want to make all summer long.
  • This recipe is from a cookbook with 100 easy and good recipes with a high-protein, low-carb twist that actually taste good and Mediterranean-inspired recipes are included