Description
Refreshing cucumber salad with lemon and fresh herbs is the ultimate summer dish that captivates your palate with its crisp textures and vibrant flavors. This easy-to-make salad combines cool cucumbers, zesty lemon, and fragrant herbs, making it a delightful addition to any meal. Perfect for barbecues or picnics, this dish not only uplifts your dining experience but also adds a splash of color to your table. Serve it chilled as a side or enjoy it as a light main course; either way, it’s sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups sliced cucumbers (approx. 2 large cucumbers)
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh herbs (dill and parsley)
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Wash and thinly slice the cucumbers.
- In a bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Add chopped herbs and sliced onions to the dressing; mix gently.
- Combine cucumber slices with the herb mixture in a large bowl; toss until well coated.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking involved
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg