By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 12, 2026
Serves 4
304 cal · 15 min
Cucumber & Avocado Salad with Tequila-Poppyseed Vinaigrette
Recipe GLPR832573bafea7f5
A refreshing and elegant salad featuring spiralized or thinly sliced cucumbers topped with creamy avocado slices and fresh basil. The dish is dressed with a unique tequila-infused vinaigrette brightened by lime juice, honey, and delicate poppyseeds. Light, gluten-free, and dairy-free, this salad makes an impressive appetizer or side dish.
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Ingredients
2 California avocados, peeled, pitted, and sliced
2 English cucumbers
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/3 cup fresh basil leaves
2 tablespoons honey
1 Juice of 1 lime
1 teaspoon poppyseeds
2 tablespoons tequila
Directions
Prepare the tequila-poppyseed vinaigrette by combining the lime juice, honey, tequila, and poppyseeds in a small bowl. Whisk together, then slowly drizzle in the olive oil while whisking constantly until fully emulsified.
Cut the English cucumbers in half crosswise. Using a spiralizer with Blade A, create cucumber noodles. If a spiralizer is not available, thinly slice the cucumbers with a knife or use a vegetable peeler to create thin ribbons.
Pat the cucumber noodles or slices dry with a clean paper towel or kitchen towel to remove excess moisture.
Divide the dried cucumbers evenly among 4 serving plates. Arrange the avocado slices on top of each portion and scatter the fresh basil leaves over the salads.
Drizzle the tequila-poppyseed vinaigrette evenly over each salad and serve immediately.
Comments
Every ingredient is stocked at any Charlotte grocer—avocado, cucumber, basil, lime, and poppyseed are all standard finds at Harris Teeter, Food Lion, or Publix. The 15-minute time is honest: chopping and whisking takes about that long with no special technique. Cost per serving lands around $2.50 to $3.00, driven mainly by the avocado's variability but manageable for a light side dish. The real caveat is leftovers: this salad does not keep well once dressed, so it's a same-night commitment, and the tequila-poppyseed vinaigrette, while distinctive, works best served fresh rather than reheated.
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