# Creamy Cucumber Avocado Broccoli Salad

This is the ultimate summer salad that is light, refreshing, and still filling, with crunch, creaminess, bold herbs, healthy fats, and a garlic-lime dressing that pulls it all together.

- Cuisine: American
- Category: Salad
- Language: en

## 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

## Instructions

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

## Equipment

- cutting board
- knife
- bowl
- garlic press
- whisk
- mason jar
- deli 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.
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## Source

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- Extracted: 2025-07-11

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