Description
A fresh and bright salad with cucumbers, honey, and lime, perfect for summer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large cucumbers, diced
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1 small jalapeño, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh herbs like cilantro or mint, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Whisk honey, lime juice, jalapeño, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Add the diced cucumbers and fresh herbs to the bowl.
- Toss well to coat the cucumbers in the vinaigrette.
- Let the salad sit for five to ten minutes to let the flavors meld.
- Taste and add more salt or pepper if desired.
- Chill the salad for at least ten minutes before serving.
- Serve cold as a side or with grilled fish or chicken.
- Use a slotted spoon to lift the salad, leaving excess dressing behind.
Notes
For a lighter option, use less honey or swap jalapeño for red pepper flakes. Store in the fridge for up to two days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: cucumber salad, summer recipe, light salad