Heart-Healthy Cucumber Slices with Zesty Dressing
Elevate your snack or side dish game with this refreshing and heart-healthy recipe for Cucumber Slices with Zesty Dressing. Perfectly thin cucumber slices are generously coated in a vibrant homemade dressing made with zesty lemon juice, rich olive oil, minced garlic, honey, and Dijon mustard. A hint of fresh dill adds a burst of herbal flavor, while a light seasoning of salt and black pepper ties it all together. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this quick and easy recipe delivers guilt-free indulgence that’s packed with flavor and ideal for supporting a healthy lifestyle. Serve it at summer gatherings, as a crisp midday snack, or alongside your favorite lean entrée for a wholesome and refreshing twist.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 whole Cucumber
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 clove Minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Chopped fresh dill
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Begin by washing the cucumbers thoroughly under cold running water to remove any dirt or impurities.
Using a sharp knife or a mandoline slicer, slice the cucumbers into thin, even slices, approximately 1/8 inch thick. Set the sliced cucumbers aside in a large mixing bowl.
In a separate small bowl, prepare the zesty dressing by combining the lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, honey, and Dijon mustard.
Whisk the dressing ingredients together until they are well blended and the honey is fully dissolved.
Add the chopped fresh dill to the dressing and mix well.
Season the dressing with salt and freshly ground black pepper, adjusting to taste.
Pour the dressing over the cucumber slices in the large mixing bowl.
Gently toss the cucumbers and dressing together until the slices are evenly coated.
Transfer the dressed cucumber slices to a serving platter or bowl.
Serve immediately as a refreshing heart-healthy snack or side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
387 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.8 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.6 g | 23% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 778 mg | 34% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 30.9 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.3 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.5 g | ||
| Protein | 4.1 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 102 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 936 mg | 20% | |
*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.
