Avocado and Cucumber Salad

Name: Avocado and Cucumber Salad
Ingredients: 3 large ripe Mexican avocados (halved, pitted and cut into chunks); 1 large English cucumber (cut into chunks); 3 to 4 scallions (thinly sliced); 5 tablespoons Mexican crema; 2 tablespoons plain yogurt; Juice and zest of one lime; 1 small garlic clove (peeled and pressed or minced); 1 jalapeño (stemmed and minced); 2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro; 1 teaspoon kosher salt (or to taste); Crumbled cotija cheese (for garnish)

Ingredients

3 large ripe Mexican avocados halved, pitted and cut into chunks
1 large English cucumber cut into chunks
3 to 4 scallions thinly sliced
5 tablespoons Mexican crema
2 tablespoons plain yogurt
Juice and zest of one lime
1 small garlic clove peeled and pressed or minced
1 jalapeño stemmed and minced
2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro
1 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
Crumbled cotija cheese for garnish

To Prepare

Combine the avocado, cucumber, and scallion in a large bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the crema, yogurt, lime juice and zest, garlic, jalapeño, cilantro, and salt.
Pour the crema dressing over the avocado and cucumber salad and toss to combine. Adjust seasoning, sprinkle with cotija, and serve immediately.

Comments

74comments inAvocado and Cucumber Salad

Michele McCrackin

May 26

I cannot wait to try this recipe. I am also excited that my husband said he ready to wade into avocado land with this salad. Yay! Love your show and my new copy of Pati’s Mexican Table.

1. Pati Jinich
  
  May 27
  
  Awesome, thanks so much! Share your mailing address with me at hola@patijinich.com and I will be happy to send you a sign and dedicated bookplate for your new copy!
  
Everette Scales

Apr 12

I just saw this show yesterday with this wonderful-looking salad. I would also like to try the pork sandwich that you also made to go with this. The problem is I didn’t catch the name of it so that i may look up the recipe. Help!!!!

Thanks so much,

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Apr 15
  
  Thanks so much for tuning in, the sandwich you are looking for is this one with Chile Charred Pork, enjoy! https://patijinich.com/es/lonche-de-tatemado-de-puerco-con-queso-panela-crema-y-jalapenos/
  
Joann Bonillas, Sacramento, Ca

Mar 23

Hello Pati, I watch your program on KVIE channel 6, love you program. Just made the Avocado and cucumber salad last night, very refreshing, exactly what your son Alan said on the segment of your program.

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Mar 31
  
  Thanks so much Joann!
  
Amy

Sep 09

I want to make this for my son but he’s allergic to avocado. Do you think I could just increase the amount of cucumbers and skip the avocado?

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Oct 05
  
  Absolutely Amy, go for it!
  
Summer lone

Jun 26

I love watching your show and I have made several dishes because of u thank you so much….

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Jul 03
  
  Thanks so much!
  
DRKATHLEEN WEISEL-PLUMB PSYD Chatsworth, California

Jun 17

HELLO PATI Please let us know the calorie count per serving. Love your cooking. Gracias!!!!!!!!!

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Jul 03
  
  Thanks so much for your suggestion 🙂
  
Ashley

Jun 12

I made this recipe and it was so delicious! I make it regularly in the summer when its just too hot to cook. I didn’t have any fresh jalapenos so I used my favorite brand of pickled ones. It turned out perfect. The creamy avocado and the crunchy cucumbers are so good together. I would have never thought to combine them in this way. Thank you for a great recipe 🙂

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Nov 09
  
  Thanks to you for the lovely review Ashley 😉
  
Elaine

Aug 30

Hi Pati, I am cursed with the soap Jean when it comes to cilantro, is this a fallacy? Or does this really exist. When I eat cilantro all I taste is soap, so that being said what can I substitute, thank you

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Sep 05
  
  I heard about it so I do not think it is a myth! I do think is better to just leave cilantro out of your cooking instead of trying to substitute it with something else, especially parsley, because they are completely different 🙂
  
Rene Casso Lopez

Aug 06

Hola Pati.

Just saw this episode on Prime!!! Will definitely be making this salad soon !!Muy orgulloso de ser de herencia Mexicaca y gracias por tu programa y por poner la cultura y gastronomía Mexicana en un nivel tan alto !!!
Saludos

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Sep 11
  
  Mil gracias por tus lindas palabras Rene,ojala que te guste esta ensalada. Un abrazo!
  
Nancy

May 09

I made this salad for tonight’s dinner of picadillo over rice. I can’t wait to eat! The taste tests have been delicious!

1. Pati Jinich
  
  May 13
  
  Yum!!! Thanks for sharing Nancy 😉
  
Runion Ethel

May 02

What else could I use this dressing for?
Salmon? Dip? Wedge iceberg salad?

1. Pati Jinich
  
  May 15
  
  Yep, it is really versatile! As a dip for crudites, crunchy salads that have for example jicama, green apple, etc. Enjoy!
  
Mary Torres

Mar 21

This salad looks so good! I have to try it. What could you substitute for the lime zest and juice?

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Mar 22
  
  You can go for regular lemon Mary 😉
  
Twila

Mar 17

Hi my name is Twila

Patty I saw your show on St. Patrick’s Day actually in the evening Pacific standard time and this sell it looks so good and fresh I’m gonna try it over the weekend

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Mar 18
  
  Hi Twila, so glad you liked this recipe, let me know how it comes out 🙂
  
Frank

Jan 08

Exellent!

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Feb 04
  
  🙂
  
Sharon E

Dec 19

Easy to make and delicious

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Dec 26
  
  Glad you liked it Sharon 🙂
  
Bryan

Nov 15

Made this a few weeks ago after watching the episode. Came back to print the recipe it’s keeper for sure. Gracias patti for showing the way

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Jan 02
  
  This is one of my favorite salads Bryan, so glad you like it as well!
  
S Gonnerman

Nov 10

I’ve made this several times with lots of compliments. It’s delicious with stuffed poblanos or just about anything.

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Jan 02
  
  So glad you like this one so much 🙂
  
Dennis

Oct 20

Made it twice and it is outstanding. I could only Non Fat Plain Yogurt—–I think the real plain yogurt would enhance it.

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Jan 04
  
  So glad you liked it Dennis 🙂
  
Jodi

Oct 07

I’m going to make this salad for the first time tonight. So excited to try it. 🙂

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Oct 11
  
  Mmmm, this is one of my favorites Jodi, especially the dressing; I hope you will like it as much 😉
  
Ray

Sep 30

I just made this last night. OMG 😳 it is so yummy – I ate half the bowl. Thank you Patti!!!

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Oct 05
  
  Hahaha, so glad you liked it that much Ray!
  
Armando Adame

Sep 29

Se antoja asta se me hace agua la boca. Lo voy a preparar para mi esposa estoy seguro Que saldra super wow! gracias.

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Oct 05
  
  Ojala que le guste mucho Armando, me platicas que le parecio!!!!
  
Elva Gardea

Sep 29

My husband saw this recipe and wanted to try it. I bought all the ingredients and made it for him today and he loved it. I was a little iffy about trying it because I’m not a fan of yogurt but it smelled so good. I tried it and absolutely loved it! Thank you for this delicious recipe. I will have to try more of your other recipes.

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Oct 05
  
  Thanks so much Elva, so glad you decided to give it a chance. Greetings to you and your husband 🙂
  
Maria Kilpatrick

Sep 27

Se ve riquísimo!
Lo intentaré preparar!

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Sep 27
  
  Ojala que te guste Maria 😉
  
Anonymous

Sep 27

Very Good! I just made it and will make it again. Good Company Recipe.

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Sep 27
  
  So glad you liked it, thanks!
  
Anonymous

Sep 21

Can’t wait to try this salad!! Love watching you cook

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Oct 04
  
  Thanks so much!
  
Barbara

Sep 21

That looks so yummy and so simple. I will definitely have to try this.

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Oct 04
  
  And it is very refreshing as well, enjoy!
  
Livi0459

Sep 21

Se me hizo agua la boca nomás de pensar en lo rica que ha de saber

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Oct 05
  
  Esta super rica, te va a encantar!
  
Anonymous

Sep 21

Can’t wait to try this salad!

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Oct 05
  
  Hopefully you’ll find it as yummy and refreshing as I do 😉
  
Ruben Chavez

Sep 21

I can already taste the spicy tangy freshness. Going to make it this weekend.
TY Pati.

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Oct 05
  
  Let me know how did you like it Ruben 🙂
  
Joe Soliz

Sep 20

Wow!!!

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Oct 04
  
  Haha, thanks!
  
Jose

Sep 20

Hijole! This looks so good!

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Oct 04
  
  Si esta muy buena Jose! Ojala que te animes a prepararla 🙂
  
Debzdesign

Sep 20

Beautiful combinations!

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Oct 04
  
  Glad you liked it!
  
Patricia

Sep 20

Wooow!! Looks so yummy and refreshing!! 😋

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Oct 04
  
  It really is Patricia, give it a try!
  
KarenP

Sep 20

It looks absolutely scrumptious. I can’t wait to try it.

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Oct 04
  
  Hope you will like it Karen 🙂
  
Anonymous

Sep 20

Con que lo puedo acompañar esta ensalada?

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Oct 04
  
  I think a chicken milanesa would be great! Or the torta I served it with in the newest episode, here is the recipe for you: http://patijinich.com/chile-charred-pork-sandwich/
  
Sheila in SF

Sep 20

Can’t wait to make it but need a few ingredients.

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Oct 04
  
  Enjoy it Sheila!
  
Anonymous

Sep 18

sounds good and looks very yummy

1. Pati Jinich
  
  Sep 18
  
  Glad you like it!

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