This Creamy Cucumber Avocado Salad is cool, rich, and incredibly refreshing with every bite. Crisp cucumbers, buttery avocado, fresh herbs, and a silky homemade green herb sauce come together to create the perfect low sugar summer salad. It is light enough for hot days but creamy and satisfying enough to serve alongside grilled meals, wraps, seafood, or healthy bowls.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Low sugar and naturally creamy
- Refreshing cucumber and avocado combination
- Homemade creamy green herb sauce
- Perfect summer salad for cookouts
- Easy healthy side dish in minutes
- Fresh, light, and satisfying
Prep Time
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Chill Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Servings: 4
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 2 large English cucumbers, sliced
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Special Low Sugar Creamy Avocado Herb Sauce
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 garlic clove
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Vegetables
Wash and dry the cucumbers. Slice them into thin rounds and place them into a large serving bowl.
Dice the avocados into bite-sized pieces and add them to the bowl along with the sliced red onion, cilantro, and parsley.
Step 2: Make the Creamy Avocado Herb Sauce
In a blender or food processor, combine the avocado, Greek yogurt, olive oil, lime juice, garlic, cilantro, dill, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper.
Blend until smooth and creamy. If the sauce is too thick, add a small splash of water or lime juice to loosen it slightly.
Step 3: Combine the Salad
Pour the creamy avocado herb sauce over the cucumber mixture. Gently toss everything together until evenly coated while being careful not to mash the avocado pieces.
Step 4: Chill Before Serving
Refrigerate the salad for about 15 minutes before serving for the freshest flavor and texture.
Step 5: Serve
Serve chilled with grilled chicken, salmon, steak, shrimp, or lettuce wraps. Garnish with extra fresh herbs and cracked black pepper.
Tips for the Best Cucumber Avocado Salad
- Use ripe but firm avocados for the best texture.
- English cucumbers work best because they contain fewer seeds.
- Add cherry tomatoes for extra color and freshness.
- Serve shortly after mixing to keep the avocado vibrant.
- Extra lime juice helps prevent avocado browning.