Napa Cucumber Salad with Lemon Rosemary Dressing
Bright, refreshing, and bursting with garden-fresh flavors, this Napa Cucumber Salad with Lemon Rosemary Dressing is the perfect addition to any meal. Featuring crisp Napa cabbage, delicate cucumber slices, and vibrant red bell pepper, this salad is elevated by a zesty lemon rosemary dressing infused with rich olive oil, a touch of honey, and fresh herbs for a delightful balance of savory and citrusy notes. Prepared in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, it’s ideal for busy weeknights, summer picnics, or as a light and healthy side dish. Garnish with parsley or rosemary, and serve chilled for a crisp, flavorful bite every time—your taste buds will thank you.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups (shredded) Napa cabbage
- 2 medium (sliced into thin rounds) Cucumber
- 1 medium (julienned) Red bell pepper
- 2 tablespoons (chopped) Fresh parsley
- 1 large (zested and juiced) Lemon
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon (finely chopped) Fresh rosemary
- 0.5 teaspoon (or to taste) Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon (freshly ground) Black pepper
Instructions
Rinse and pat dry the Napa cabbage, cucumber, and red bell pepper. Prepare the Napa cabbage by shredding it into thin strips, slice the cucumbers into thin rounds, and julienne the red bell pepper. Combine all these ingredients in a large salad bowl.
Chop the fresh parsley and add it to the salad bowl.
Prepare the dressing: in a small bowl, whisk together the zest and juice of the lemon, olive oil, honey, finely chopped rosemary, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Pour the lemon rosemary dressing over the salad and toss all ingredients thoroughly to ensure even distribution of the dressing.
Let the salad sit for 5-10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together or serve immediately for a crisp and fresh experience.
Garnish with additional parsley or a sprig of rosemary if desired, and serve chilled.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
562 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.5 g | 56% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.8 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1214 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 39.9 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.8 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.2 g | ||
| Protein | 6.8 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 227 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 3.4 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 1392 mg | 30% | |
*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.
