This Cucumber Avocado Salad combines fresh cucumber, creamy avocado, crisp radish, and a tangy, herby buttermilk ranch dressing. Quick, easy, and refreshing, it’s the perfect side dish or appetizer!
Your New Favorite Salad Recipe
Crisp, cool, creamy, and refreshing!
If there’s one thing I don’t do, it’s boring salads, and this cucumber and avocado salad is one of my favorite quick dishes! Perfect for the end of summer, it combines a handful of simple ingredients to create a crisp, creamy recipe that pairs well with a variety of main courses.
Even better, it comes together in minutes. Just chop, combine, and serve!
— Ashlea
Ingredient Notes
- Cucumbers: we’re using Persian cucumbers for this recipe because they have fewer seeds and a thinner skin than traditional cucumbers. If you can’t find Persian cucumbers, English cucumbers (also known as hothouse cucumbers) will also work.
- Avocados: adds a bit of creaminess and healthy fats.
- Radishes: sliced thinly, these add a nice crunch and to the salad and pair really well with the cucumber.
- Buttermilk Ranch Dressing: I use my homemade ranch dressing, combining chopped dill, chives, whole milk Greek yogurt, buttermilk, salt, pepper, and garlic. However, feel free to use any store-bought option you like best.
How to Make a Cucumber Avocado Salad
- Prepare the dressing. Whisk all the dressing ingredients until smooth.
- Toss the salad. Add the salad ingredients to a large bowl, pour the dressing on top, and toss to combine.
My Favorite Pairings
My favorite way to serve this cucumber avocado salad is alongside my crispy chicken cutlets. However, it’s also tasty with main course options such as:
Can I Make a Ranch Avocado Cucumber Salad Ahead of Time?
Because the cucumber tends to release quite a bit of water as it sits, I prefer to eat this salad fresh on the first day of making it! However, you can prepare the dressing up to 2 weeks in advance. Store it in an airtight container in the fridge, and give it a quick shake or stir to redistribute the ingredients before using.
More Quick Salad Recipes
- Creamy Cucumber Radish Salad
- Italian Chopped Salad
- Creamy Cucumber Salad
- Spicy Cucumber Salad
- Avocado Corn Salad
- Strawberry Avocado Salad
I hope you give this Cucumber Avocado Salad a try! It’s a simple salad that’s easy to make and full of delicious tastes and textures! If you do give this recipe a try, let me know! Leave a comment with a star rating below. You can also snap a photo & tag @allthehealthythings on INSTAGRAM. Your reviews and ratings help support All the Healthy Things and make it possible for me to continue to create the recipes you trust and love.
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Buttermilk Ranch Cucumber Avocado Salad
- Prep Time: 30
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4
- Category: Sides
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 4 Persian cucumbers, sliced in half moons
- 2 large avocados, sliced
- 1 bunch radishes, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons chopped dill
- 2 tablespoons chopped chives
- 1/4 cup whole milk greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons buttermilk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 clove garlic, grated
Instructions
- Whisk together the greek yogurt, buttermilk, chopped dill, chopped chives, salt, pepper, and garlic until well combined.
- Next, add the cucumbers, avocados, and radishes. Toss until well combined and set aside.
Recipe by: Ashlea Carver / All the Healthy Things | Photography by: Sasha Hooper
