Cucumber Lime Salad
Brighten up your table with this refreshing Cucumber Lime Salad, a zesty and vibrant dish that’s packed with flavor and ready in just 10 minutes! Thinly sliced English cucumbers are tossed in a tangy dressing of fresh lime juice, honey, and olive oil, while a sprinkle of chopped cilantro and optional red chili flakes adds a burst of freshness and a hint of heat. Perfect as a light side dish or a cooling accompaniment to spicy meals, this no-cook salad is both simple and elegant. Whether you're hosting a summer barbecue or looking for a quick, healthy snack, this delightful combination of crisp cucumbers and citrusy zing is sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large English cucumber
- 3 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Red chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
Wash the English cucumbers thoroughly and pat them dry.
Using a sharp knife or a mandoline slicer, thinly slice the cucumbers into rounds. For a more decorative look, you can also cut them into half-moon shapes by first halving the cucumber lengthwise.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the fresh lime juice, olive oil, honey, salt, black pepper, and red chili flakes (if using) until well combined.
Chop the fresh cilantro finely and add it to the dressing mixture.
Add the sliced cucumbers to the mixing bowl with the dressing and toss thoroughly to coat all the pieces evenly.
Let the salad sit for 5-10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Transfer the salad to a serving dish and garnish with extra cilantro if desired.
Serve immediately as a refreshing side dish or light snack.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
99 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.1 g | 9% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.1 g | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 490 mg | 21% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 10.0 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.6 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.9 g | ||
| Protein | 1.3 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 31 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 322 mg | 7% | |
*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.
