Cucumber Zucchini Salad
Bursting with vibrant flavors and wholesome goodness, this Cucumber Zucchini Salad is a refreshing and healthy addition to your mealtime repertoire. Featuring crisp cucumber and zucchini slices, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a hint of red onion, this salad is elevated with a zesty homemade dressing made of extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, and a touch of honey. Fresh parsley adds a fragrant finish, while just the right amount of seasoning ties everything together. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this salad is perfect as a light appetizer, a crowd-pleasing side dish, or a simple make-ahead option for summer gatherings. Whether you're looking for gluten-free, vegetarian, or low-calorie options, this easy recipe delivers on all fronts while highlighting garden-fresh ingredients. Serve it chilled for a cool, crisp bite of flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium Cucumber
- 2 medium Zucchini
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 small Red onion
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash the cucumbers, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes thoroughly under cold water.
Using a mandoline slicer or a sharp knife, slice the cucumbers and zucchini into thin rounds. Place them in a large mixing bowl.
Cut the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the bowl with the cucumbers and zucchini.
Thinly slice half of a small red onion and add it to the bowl.
Finely chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the vegetables.
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss gently to combine, ensuring all the ingredients are evenly coated.
Refrigerate the salad for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled as a refreshing side dish or light appetizer.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
639 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.1 g | 57% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.5 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4932 mg | 214% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 63.3 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.3 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 46.7 g | ||
| Protein | 8.9 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 169 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 3.5 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 1977 mg | 42% | |
*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.
