Cucumber Iceberg Salad
Crisp, refreshing, and bursting with flavor, this Cucumber Iceberg Salad is a perfect go-to for a light and healthy meal. Featuring crunchy iceberg lettuce, cool English cucumber, sweet cherry tomatoes, and tangy red onion, this salad is elevated with the aromatic touch of fresh dill. Drizzled with a zesty homemade dressing made from olive oil, lemon juice, and a hint of honey, it strikes the perfect balance of bright and savory flavors. Ready in just 15 minutes and perfect for four servings, this no-cook recipe is ideal for busy weeknights, picnics, or as a vibrant side dish to complement any main course. Whether you’re looking to refresh your salad repertoire or impress guests with a simple yet elegant dish, this cucumber and iceberg symphony is a must-try!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head Iceberg lettuce
- 1 piece English cucumber
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 piece Red onion
- 2 tablespoons Fresh dill
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and thoroughly dry the head of iceberg lettuce. Chop it into bite-sized pieces and transfer to a large salad bowl.
Rinse the cucumber, then slice it thinly into rounds. Add the cucumber slices to the salad bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl.
Peel and thinly slice half a red onion, then sprinkle the slices over the salad.
Finely chop the fresh dill and sprinkle it over the salad for added flavor.
In a small mixing bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad and toss gently to combine all the ingredients.
Serve immediately as a fresh and vibrant side dish or as a light standalone meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
616 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.6 g | 56% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.7 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1277 mg | 56% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 54.7 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.4 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.4 g | ||
| Protein | 11.3 g | 23% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 232 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 5.1 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 2037 mg | 43% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
