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
68comments inAvocado and Cucumber Salad
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?
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….
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!!!!!!!!!
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 🙂
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
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
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!
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?
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?
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
Pati Jinich
Mar 18
Hi Twila, so glad you liked this recipe, let me know how it comes out 🙂
Frank
Jan 08
Exellent!
Pati Jinich
Feb 04
🙂
Sharon E
Dec 19
Easy to make and delicious
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
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.
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.
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. 🙂
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!!!
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.
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.
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!
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.
Pati Jinich
Sep 27
So glad you liked it, thanks!
Anonymous
Sep 21
Can’t wait to try this salad!! Love watching you cook
Pati Jinich
Oct 04
Thanks so much!
Barbara
Sep 21
That looks so yummy and so simple. I will definitely have to try this.
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
Pati Jinich
Oct 05
Esta super rica, te va a encantar!
Anonymous
Sep 21
Can’t wait to try this salad!
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.
Pati Jinich
Oct 05
Let me know how did you like it Ruben 🙂
Joe Soliz
Sep 20
Wow!!!
Pati Jinich
Oct 04
Haha, thanks!
Jose
Sep 20
Hijole! This looks so good!
Pati Jinich
Oct 04
Si esta muy buena Jose! Ojala que te animes a prepararla 🙂
Debzdesign
Sep 20
Beautiful combinations!
Pati Jinich
Oct 04
Glad you liked it!
Patricia
Sep 20
Wooow!! Looks so yummy and refreshing!! 😋
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.
Pati Jinich
Oct 04
Hope you will like it Karen 🙂
Anonymous
Sep 20
Con que lo puedo acompañar esta ensalada?
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.
Pati Jinich
Oct 04
Enjoy it Sheila!
Anonymous
Sep 18
sounds good and looks very yummy
Pati Jinich
Sep 18
Glad you like it!