cucumber-and-avocado-salad-395438.json

{
    "directions": [
        "Combine cilantro sprigs, ginger, garlic, and chiles in a resealable plastic freezer bag; seal. Lightly pound with a skillet or rolling pin until ginger and garlic are well mashed.",
        "Add cucumbers, 1 teaspoon salt, and sugar. Seal bag; shake to mix. Squeeze bag firmly to slightly mash cucumbers, 1-2 minutes. Place bag in a large bowl; let macerate at room temperature, turning halfway through, until juices form, about 35 minutes.",
        "Empty contents of bag into bowl; turn bag inside out and scrape out any small bits. Discard cilantro sprigs. Mix in celery, juice, and oil. Season with more salt, if desired.",
        "Divide avocado among plates; spoon salad over. Garnish with chopped cilantro and basil."
    ],
    "ingredients": [
        "24 sprigs cilantro",
        "1/4 cup coarsely chopped cilantro leaves",
        "1/4 cup chopped peeled ginger",
        "6 garlic cloves, lightly crushed",
        "2 dried chiles de \u00e1rbol",
        "2 English hothouse cucumbers (about 2 pounds total), cut into 1/2\" pieces",
        "1 teaspoon (or more) kosher salt",
        "1 teaspoon sugar",
        "4 celery stalks, thinly sliced on a diagonal",
        "2 tablespoons fresh lime juice",
        "2 tablespoons grapeseed or vegetable oil",
        "2 avocados, halved, pitted, sliced",
        "1/4 cup torn fresh basil leaves",
        "Ingredient info: Chiles de \u00e1rbol are sold at some supermarkets and at Latin markets."
    ],
    "language": "en-US",
    "source": "www.epicurious.com",
    "tags": [
        "Salad",
        "No-Cook",
        "Vegetarian",
        "Quick & Easy",
        "Low Cal",
        "High Fiber",
        "Lunch",
        "Avocado",
        "Celery",
        "Cucumber",
        "Healthy",
        "Low Cholesterol",
        "Vegan",
        "Cilantro",
        "Pescatarian",
        "Wheat/Gluten-Free",
        "Peanut Free",
        "Tree Nut Free",
        "Soy Free",
        "Kosher"
    ],
    "title": "Cucumber and Avocado Salad",
    "url": "http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/cucumber-and-avocado-salad-395438"
}