Best Cucumber Avocado Salad Dressing Recipes

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TOMATO AVOCADO CUCUMBER CHICK PEA SALAD WITH FETA AND GREEK LEMON DRESSING



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Categories     Salad     Vegetable

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 (10.5 oz) containers red cherry tomatoes
1 (10.5 oz) container yellow cherry tomatoes
1 (14.5 oz) can chick peas, drained and rinsed
1 1/2 cucumbers, peeled and sliced into quarters
2 Hass avocados, peeled, cored and diced (ripe but semi-firm)
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
3 oz feta cheese, crumbled
Dressing
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 tsp dijon mustard
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 tsp salt
1 Tbsp chopped fresh basil
3/4 tsp dried oregano

Steps:

  • In a salad bowl toss together tomatoes, chick peas and cucumbers. Add avocado and parsley and gently toss. Add desire amount of dressing and the feta and gently toss to evenly coat. Serve within an hour for best results. For the dressing: In a blender (or mixing bowl with a whisk), blend olive oil, lemon juice, mustard, garlic and salt until mixture is well emulsified. Stir in basil and oregano.

ATKINS CUCUMBER-AVOCADO SALAD WITH CUMIN DRESSING



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Make and share this Atkins Cucumber-Avocado Salad With Cumin Dressing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Orions Wife

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 teaspoon ground cumin
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/3 cup olive oil
salt
pepper
6 cups mixed salad greens, washed
1 small avocado, peeled, pitted, and cut into 1-inch cubes
1 tomatoes, cored, seeded and chopped
1 small cucumber, seeded and diced
2 tablespoons red onions, finely chopped

Steps:

  • In a small dry skillet over low heat, toast ground cumin 2 minutes or until fragrant, stirring occasionally. Add lemon juice and whisk well. Add oil in a thin, steady stream, whisking until blended. Add salt and pepper to taste. In a large salad bowl, combne greens with 1/4 cup dressing; toss to coat. Place on serving plates. Mix avocado, tomato, cucumber, and onion with dressing; toss to coat. Top each portion of greens with avocado mixture.

CUCUMBER-AVOCADO SALAD DRESSING



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This fresh and tasty salad dressing is quick to make - it works as a dip too!

Provided by roasteroven

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 7

⅓ cup olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
¾ cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 avocados, peeled, seeded and cubed
1 large cucumber, peeled, seeded and cut into chunks
¼ cup lemon juice
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Puree the olive oil and garlic in a blender until smooth. Add the cilantro, avocado, cucumber, and lemon juice. Puree again until smooth, then season to taste with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 42.2 calories, Carbohydrate 1.6 g, Fat 4.1 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 0.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 1.6 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

CUCUMBER-AVOCADO SALAD WITH MARGARITA DRESSING



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Categories     Leafy Green     Vegetable     Marinate     Quick & Easy

Yield 6 salad course or four main course

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 Tbsp Tequila
1 Tbsp Triple Sec
Juice from 2 Limes
1 small clove Garlic, minced
1/2 tsp minced fresh Ginger
1/2 tsp Sugar or Honey
1/4 tsp Cumin
1/4 tsp Crushed Red Pepper
4 Tbsp Olive Oil
Pinch Kosher Salt
1 Cucumber, thinly sliced on the bias
1 Avocado, sliced into thin wedges
1 Vidalia or other Sweet Onion, thinly sliced
3 Cups Mixed Greens
Cilantro for serving

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together first ten ingredients. Taste and adjust seasonings to taste. Toss Cucumber, Avocado, and Onion in the dressing and refrigerate at least 30 minutes, but no more than six hours. Remove from fridge and let sit at room temperature for fifteen minutes, Divide greens among six plates and spoon Cucumber-Avocado mixture over top, being sure to include plenty of dressing. Sprinkle with additional Kosher Salt, if desired.

CUCUMBER-AVOCADO SALAD DRESSING



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Categories     Avocado     Squash     Salad Dressing

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/3 cup olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
3/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
2 avocados, peeled, seeded and cubed
1 large cucumber, peeled, seeded and cut into chunks
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 recipe (to taste) salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Puree the olive oil and garlic in a blender until smooth.
  • Add the cilantro, avocado, cucumber, and lemon juice. Puree again until smooth, then season to taste with salt and pepper.

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