Cucumber and Avocado Sushi Recipe

Cucumber and Avocado Sushi Recipe

By: Christine Glaser, C.A.

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 These refreshing cucumber & avocado sushi rolls are not only fun to make but also packed with skin-hydrating nutrients. 

  • Cucumber = Hydration & Collagen Support → High in water content & silica, promoting skin elasticity and moisture balance.
  • Avocado = Deep Nourishment → Loaded with vitamin E & healthy fats to combat dryness, protect against oxidative damage, and keep skin soft & supple.

Plus, they’re kid-friendly, endlessly customizable, and perfect for a light, skin-loving meal or snack!

Prep time

45 min*

Cook time

50 min

Servings

6 pers

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups sushi rice  (see note below!)
  • 2 cups water
  • 3 Tbsp rice vinegar
  • Salt to taste
  • 4 sheets dry seaweed (nori) *
  • 1 seedless cucumber, cut into thin strips
  • 1 large avocado, diced into pea-sized chunks 
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Directions

1️⃣ Prep the Sushi Rice

    • Combine water & sushi rice in a saucepan and let soak for 20 minutes.
    • Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until rice is tender and water is absorbed.
    • Remove from heat, stir in rice vinegar & salt to taste.
    • Allow to cool for 5 minutes, then gently fluff with a fork.

**Yes, you DO have to use sushi rice. It is a shorter grain and glutinous, which makes it stick together. Regular white or brown rice will not work. (Promise.)


Found in grocery stores with a larger Asian section. We use Nishiki Premium Grade found here.

2️⃣ Prepare the Fillings

  • Cut cucumber into long, thin strips.
  • Dice avocado into small, bite-sized chunks.

3️⃣ Roll the Sushi

  • Set up your rolling space with a sushi mat or sushi-making kit (we love this kid-friendly sushi bazooka kit!).
  • Place a nori sheet on the mat or inside the bazooka mold.
  • Evenly spread a thin layer of rice over the nori.
  • Arrange cucumber, avocado, and any additional ingredients across the center.
  • Roll tightly using a rolling mat or follow the kit’s instructions for your preferred method.

4️⃣ Slice & Serve

  • Use a sharp, wet knife to slice each roll into bite-sized pieces.
  • Serve immediately with soy sauce, wasabi, or pickled ginger.

Customization Ideas

🌱 More fresh veggies? Try carrots, radishes, bell peppers, or asparagus.


🦀 Seafood options? Add crab, cooked shrimp, or smoked salmon.


🍣 Going all out? Use sushi-grade raw fish for a more traditional roll.


🍚 Not a nori fan? Skip it—just roll the sushi in rice & sesame seeds for a fresh, hand-roll feel!

Kid-Friendly Fun!

Making sushi at home is a hands-on experience , and kids LOVE IT! 🧑🍳✨


🥢 Practice knife skills with safe chopping (hello, cucumbers & avocados!).


🍙 Experiment with onigiri molds (in this bazooka kit) for fun shapes!


🥒 Snack on fresh veggies while rolling.


We make it an interactive family meal —and it’s an absolute blast every time! 🎉


*I guesstimated 45 minutes for the average beginner…however, when doing this with kids you can easily turn it into an hour and a half (or more!) activity like my family does. These are great ingredients to practice cutting, chopping, and experimenting.


*I cannot recommend this kid-friendly sushi kit enough. It has hand rolling mats, a sushi bazooka, and several individual onigiri molds that are easy for little hands. This makes meal prep an entire experience…we have SO much fun doing this together (and they snack on fresh veggies while we prep)!

Why Your Skin Will Love This Recipe

These sushi rolls are hydrating, nourishing, and full of healthy fats & antioxidants —keeping your skin dewy, soft, and protected from within.


They’re light, easy to digest , and perfect for snack time, lunch, or a fun DIY dinner! 

Christine Glaser, C.A.

Christine is a certified aromatherapist, essential oil specialist, and organic skin care formulator. She loves empowering others with tools to make healthy changes and understand where natural options can be woven into the fabric of everyday routines.