Green Monster Salad

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The amount of avocados I’ve consumed in the last few years would probably boggle your mind. In fact, I honestly can’t remember a day that’s gone by without some for of avocado. Whether it’s avocado toast for breakfast, guacamole burrito bowls for dinner or this Green Monster Salad for any time of the day! Regardless of the meal, it’s best when avocado is present!

An oval platter with Green Monster Salad with Avocado.


 

Why I Love This Recipe

Growing up I was OBSESSED with cucumber salad. I kid you not you guys, it was a legit obsessed. If it wasn’t on the menu for dinner I would beg my mom to whip up a quick batch. And then I’d proceed to pick and nibble at it before we sat down, so by the time dinner was actually on the table, the salad was at least half gone.

I’ve kept the cucumber salad tradition going and today it’s coming your way. This one is LOADED with avocado (as it should be) along with some cucumbers, market lettuce, and radishes. It’s topped with my basil vinaigrette, because as you’ve probably figured out by now, I think it’s the best vinaigrette to ever grace the planet. Clearly I’m feeling very bold today.

Ingredients & Substitutions

Mise en place of all ingredients to make a green monster salad.
  • Various Famers Market Lettuce
  • Avocado
  • Radish
  • Persian Cucumber
  • Kosher Salt
  • Black Pepper
  • Basil Vinaigrette

*For a full list of ingredients and instructions please see recipe card below.

How to Make Green Monster Salad

A platter with various red and green lettuce mixed together to make green monster salad.

Step 1: Arrange the lettuce on a large platter or bowl.

A platter with various red and green lettuce along with sliced avocado, cucumbers and radishes with a bowl of basil vinaigrette on the side.

Step 2: Scatter the cucumbers, avocados and radishes on top and season with salt and pepper.

A platter with green monster salad with basil vinaigrette drizzled on top.

Step 3: Drizzle ¼ cup of the Basil Vinaigrette on top and toss to combine. Add more vinaigrette if needed and serve immediately.

How to Store Green Monster Salad

This is best made fresh but I highly recommend keeping basil vinaigrette on hand. You can make a big batch and store it for a few days in an airtight container. It also freezes well in ice cube trays, and you can take them out as you need them!

Tips & Tricks

If you have extra vinaigrette, it will keep in the fridge for 3 days.

FAQs

Can I use regular cucumbers?

Yes!!

I have your cilantro vinaigrette on hand, can I use that?

Yes, that would also taste great and can be used here. Cilantro Vinaigrette recipe here.

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Green Monster Salad

Author: Gaby Dalkin
4.5 from 2 votes
I’ve kept the cucumber salad tradition going and today it’s coming your way. This one is LOADED with avocado (as it should be) along with some cucumbers, market lettuce, and radishes. 
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 3 people

Ingredients
  

  • 3-4 cups various farmers market lettuce
  • 3-4 Persian Cucumbers thinly sliced
  • 2 Avocados cut into wedges
  • 2-3 radishes thinly sliced
  • Kosher salt and pepper
  • 1 recipe Basil Vinaigrette

Instructions
 

  • Arrange the lettuce on a large platter or bowl.
  • Scatter the cucumbers, avocados and radishes on top and season with salt and pepper.
  • Drizzle ¼ cup of the Basil Vinaigrette on top and toss to combine. Add more vinaigrette if needed and serve immediately.

Notes

If you have extra vinaigrette, it will keep in the fridge for 3 days.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 327kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Sodium: 19mg | Potassium: 842mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 616IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 1mg
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Photo Credit: Matt Armendariz

Food Styling Credit: Adam Pearson

28 Comments

  1. Thanks Gaby!
    This is such a delicious salad! I made it several times last summer but then forgot about it. But is has been back on repeat the past couple of weeks. I really like salads as long as they are not boring and this one is certainly not boring! I have brought it to our (bubble friends) house twice recently and it was a hit! The dressing really adds character!

  2. I’m still waiting to hear about the new kitchen aid machine I saw in one of your pictures! What is it? And do you like it?

  3. now this is a seriously good looking salad. im always on the lookout for innovative salad ideas, definitely will be recreating this recipe in my kitchen. thanks gaby!

4.50 from 2 votes

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