Cucumber Summer Salad
Cool, crisp, and bursting with garden-fresh flavors, this Cucumber Summer Salad is the ultimate side dish for warm-weather dining! Featuring hydrating English cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a zesty medley of fresh parsley and dill, this salad is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Tossed in a light and tangy dressing made with olive oil, lemon juice, and a touch of honey, it delivers the perfect balance of brightness and subtle sweetness. Ready in just 15 minutes and requiring no cooking, this refreshing recipe is ideal for picnics, barbecues, or as a healthy addition to your weeknight meals. With its fresh ingredients and simple preparation, this salad is a must-try for anyone seeking a quick, wholesome, and flavorful dish!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large English cucumber
- 2 cups Cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 0.25 cup Fresh parsley
- 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 dry the cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and fresh herbs.
Slice the cucumber into thin rounds or half-moons, depending on your preference.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to a large salad bowl along with the cucumber.
Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the bowl.
Roughly chop the parsley and dill and sprinkle them over the vegetables in the bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss everything together until well combined.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to your liking.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for 15 minutes to let the flavors meld before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
540 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.0 g | 55% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.6 g | 33% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1219 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 38.0 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.4 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.2 g | ||
| Protein | 6.1 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 132 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 3.3 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 1435 mg | 31% | |
*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.
