Paleo Refreshing Cucumber Salad
Bright, crisp, and packed with flavor, this Paleo Refreshing Cucumber Salad is a perfect addition to any meal. Featuring thinly sliced cucumbers and red onion tossed with fresh dill, zesty lemon juice, and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, this salad is a light and healthy option for warm days or clean-eating plans. Seasoned simply with sea salt and black pepper, it balances vibrant, tangy notes with cool, refreshing crunch. Ready in just 15 minutes and best served chilled, this nutrient-rich dish is ideal as a paleo-friendly side for barbecues, picnics, or a wholesome lunch. Whether you're following a paleo diet or just craving a guilt-free treat, this quick cucumber salad is sure to delight!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large cucumber
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill
- 1 large lemon
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash the cucumbers and slice them thinly. You can use a mandoline slicer for uniform slices.
Peel the red onion and slice it thinly as well.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers and onions.
Chop the fresh dill finely and add it to the bowl.
Zest and juice the lemon, then add both the zest and juice to the bowl.
Drizzle the extra virgin olive oil over the salad.
Season with sea salt and black pepper.
Toss all ingredients together well to ensure even distribution of the dressing and seasoning.
Refrigerate for at least 10 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld together.
Serve chilled as a refreshing side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
409 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.2 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.3 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1185 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 42.3 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.3 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.9 g | ||
| Protein | 6.9 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 171 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 3.2 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 1402 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.
