Indian avocado and cucumber salad
6 servings
10 minutes
Indian-style avocado and cucumber salad is a vibrant blend of freshness and spices inspired by traditional Indian flavors. Avocado adds a creamy tenderness to the dish, while juicy cucumbers and tomatoes provide a crunchy texture. Cilantro, green onions, and two types of peppers – ancho and jalapeño – fill the salad with spicy notes, while garlic oil and white wine vinegar add a refined aromatic depth. Paprika serves as a special touch that enriches the flavor. This salad is perfect as a light appetizer or side dish for Indian meals, harmoniously complementing them with its fresh and slightly spicy notes. It refreshes wonderfully and awakens the appetite, immersing you in an exotic culinary atmosphere.
1
Peel the avocado and cut it into small cubes. Transfer to a bowl and drizzle with lemon juice. Mix well.
- Avocado: 3 pieces
- Lemon juice: 2 tablespoons
2
Add diced tomatoes and cucumber. Mix well.
- Tomatoes: 3 pieces
- English (hothouse) cucumbers: 1 piece
3
Then add finely chopped green onions, cilantro, deseeded and finely chopped peppers, vinegar, and garlic oil. Mix well. Season with salt and pepper.
- Green onion tops (scallion greens): 2 pieces
- Chopped cilantro (coriander leaf): 2 tablespoons
- Ancho chili pepper: 1 piece
- Jalapeno pepper: 1 piece
- White wine vinegar: 2 tablespoons
- Garlic butter: 1 tablespoon
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
4
Put in a salad bowl and sprinkle with paprika.
- Paprika: to taste
