Creamy Cucumber Avocado Broccoli Salad

Directions

  1. 1Slice some Persian cucumber.
  2. 2Finely chop up a bunch of broccoli.
  3. 3Cube up an avocado.
  4. 4Add some toasted walnuts.
  5. 5Make the dressing by adding mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, and Dijon mustard to a bowl.
  6. 6Add minced garlic to the dressing.
  7. 7Zest lime into the dressing.
  8. 8Squeeze lime juice into the dressing.
  9. 9Add salt to the dressing.
  10. 10Whisk the dressing ingredients together until smooth.
  11. 11Pour the dressing over the chopped ingredients in the container.
  12. 12Finely chop fresh herbs.
  13. 13Add the fresh herbs to the container.
  14. 14Place the lid on the container.
  15. 15Shake to combine all ingredients, or gently toss until coated.

Ingredients

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