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Quick Cucumber Salad

Refresh Your Day with Quick Cucumber Salad Delight

Enjoy a refreshing and zesty Quick Cucumber Salad that's perfect for summer picnics and backyard barbecues.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: APPETIZERS
Cuisine: Summer
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 3 pieces English cucumbers ideal for their crisp texture and mild flavor
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt helps draw out excess moisture
  • Fresh dill or parsley chopped, to taste
For the Dressing
  • 1/3 cup white wine vinegar offers tanginess
  • 1/4 cup olive oil enhances flavor and provides a silky texture
  • 1 tablespoon honey adds subtle sweetness
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper introduces gentle spice

Equipment

  • mandoline

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Thinly slice the English cucumbers using a mandoline, with skin on or off as preferred.
  2. Sprinkle the sliced cucumbers with Kosher salt and let sit for about 5-10 minutes.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the white wine vinegar, olive oil, honey, and black pepper until well blended.
  4. Pour the dressing over the cucumbers and toss gently to coat!
  5. Add fresh dill or parsley to taste right before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 1gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For a cooler experience, chill in the fridge for 15 minutes before serving.

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