Asian Avocado Salad

This avocado salad recipe is incredibly flavorful! It’s made with creamy, ripe avocados, crisp cucumbers, scallions, sesame seeds, and cilantro in a Japanese-style dressing. It’s a delicious side salad any time of year! Vegan. Recipe Updated Aug 2024 – see notes.


Ingredients

Dressing:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce, or GF Liquid aminos
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
  • pinch chili flakes

Avocado Salad:

  • 3 large avocados, sliced (about 3 cups)
  • 3 Persian cucumbers, sliced (about 3 cups)
  • 1/4 cup scallions (or chives), sliced
  • optional: fresh chili, sliced
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • optional additions: cilantro leaves, sesame seeds, edible flowers

Instructions

  1. Place the dressing ingredients in a small bowl and stir.
  2. Place salad ingredeints in a medium bowl- cucumber, avocado, scallions, chili pepper, and cilantro.
  3. Pour dressing over the top and mix gently to incorporate.
  4. Sprinkle with more chives, cilantro and sesame seeds.
  5. Serve immediately.

 

Recipe by Feasting At Home