Evolve Medical

Cucumber & Avocado Salad 🥒 🥑

INGREDIENTS

4 heaping cups cucumbers thinly sliced
3/4 cup chopped avocado (~1 small ripe avocado)
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
2 teaspoons white sugar
1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional (increase or decrease for personal spice preference)
Salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

Thinly slice the cucumbers. Add the sliced cucumbers to a large bowl. Chop the avocado, thinly slice the green onions and add to the salad.

In a Mason jar, combine the sesame oil, white wine vinegar, sugar, sesame seeds, and red pepper flakes. Add salt and pepper to taste. Place lid on and shake to combine.

Pour dressing over the salad and toss to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning to preference.

For optimal flavors, let stand for about 10-15 minutes, stirring frequently, before serving.
Salad is best enjoyed within 1-2 hours of being made.

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