About This Recipe

Cucumber avocado salad is the summer salad that feels both light and satisfying. Thin-sliced crisp cucumber and creamy avocado tossed in a nutty sesame soy dressing with a hint of chili, finished with toasted sesame seeds and green onion. Ten minutes, zero cooking, and it is exactly what you want on the table in summer heat.

Nutrition estimates based on USDA FoodData Central. Values are per serving and may vary.

Why You'll Love It

  • 10 minutes, zero cooking, deeply refreshing on hot days
  • Sesame soy dressing elevates this far above a plain salad
  • Creamy avocado and crunchy cucumber — perfect texture contrast
  • Naturally vegan, gluten-free, and keto-friendly

Cucumber Avocado Salad with Sesame Dressing

Cucumber Avocado Salad with Sesame Dressing
10 min
Prep
0 min
Cook
10 min
Total
4
Servings
⭐ 4.7
Rating
195
Calories

Ingredients

  • 3 large cucumbers, thinly sliced
  • 2 ripe avocados, diced
  • 1/4 red onion, very thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 1/2 tsp red chili flakes
  • 2 tsp sesame seeds, toasted
  • 2 green onions, sliced

Instructions

  1. 1Slice cucumbers Slice cucumbers into thin rounds. Pat dry with paper towels — moisture dilutes the dressing....
  2. 2Make the dressing Whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, and chili flakes....
  3. 3Dice avocado Halve and pit avocados, cut into 3/4-inch cubes. Work quickly — avocado oxidizes fast....
  4. 4Assemble Arrange cucumber on a platter. Scatter avocado, red onion, and green onion on top. Drizzle dressing over everything....
  5. 5Garnish and serve Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately — avocado softens and cucumbers release water over time....

Ingredients

3 large cucumbers, thinly sliced 2 ripe avocados, diced 1/4 red onion, very thinly sliced 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari 1 tbsp sesame oil 1 tbsp rice vinegar 1 tsp honey 1/2 tsp red chili flakes 2 tsp sesame seeds, toasted 2 green onions, sliced

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. 1

    Slice cucumbers

    Slice cucumbers into thin rounds. Pat dry with paper towels — moisture dilutes the dressing.

  2. 2

    Make the dressing

    Whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, and chili flakes.

  3. 3

    Dice avocado

    Halve and pit avocados, cut into 3/4-inch cubes. Work quickly — avocado oxidizes fast.

  4. 4

    Assemble

    Arrange cucumber on a platter. Scatter avocado, red onion, and green onion on top. Drizzle dressing over everything.

  5. 5

    Garnish and serve

    Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately — avocado softens and cucumbers release water over time.

Pro Tips

🏆 Chef Tips
  • Pat cucumbers completely dry — excess moisture dilutes the dressing.
  • Add avocado last and don't toss aggressively or it turns to mush.
  • Toast sesame seeds in a dry pan 2 minutes — it doubles their flavor.
  • If making ahead, prep everything separately and combine right before serving.

Frequently Asked Questions

The acid in the dressing helps. Make and serve immediately for best color.
Prep cucumbers, dressing, and garnishes ahead. Cut avocado and combine everything right before serving.
Swap honey for maple syrup and use tamari — completely vegan and gluten-free.
Shredded chicken, edamame, radish, or rice noodles all work beautifully.

Nutrition Per Serving

195
Calories
3g
Protein
14g
Carbs
16g
Fat
6g
Fiber
4g
Sugar
420mg
Sodium
2g
Sat. Fat