Cucumber Avocado Salad

(Preparation – about 20 minutes; Serve – 4)

1 English cucumber – diced

1 avocado – diced

1 mango – diced

1 lime – zested and juiced

1 tablespoon grapeseed oil

2 teaspoons maple syrup

1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar

4 teaspoons fish sauce

¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper

¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Combine all the dressing ingredients and blend together. Add the salad ingredients and toss well. Enjoy!

We all love quick and easy recipes, the ones we can make ahead of time. It takes a whole lot of pressure off when we are rushed for preparation or simply need something quick, easy, and healthy to make. This recipe has avocado in it – I make it an hour or two before needing to serve. On occasion I have substituted ruby grapefruit for mango and enjoyed the variation – if you don’t really like grapefruit, don’t substitute, you won’t like it. Pineapple is good to try as well! The dressing in this recipe can be tweaked to suit your taste, or changed in favor of a creamier Ranch, Dijon or South Western. If you don’t like cilantro try red onions, or shallots. The choice is yours. Whichever you choose will make the recipe yours – an almost original!

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