Honey Lime Cucumber Salad (Printable Version)
Crisp cucumbers tossed in tangy honey-lime dressing with red onion and cilantro. A refreshing 10-minute side dish.
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 2 large English cucumbers, thinly sliced
02 - 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
03 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
→ Dressing
04 - 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
05 - 2 tablespoons honey
06 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
07 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
→ Optional Garnish
09 - 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
10 - 1 small jalapeño, thinly sliced
# How to Make It:
01 - In a large bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers, red onion, and chopped cilantro.
02 - In a separate small bowl, whisk together lime juice, honey, olive oil, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
03 - Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss gently to coat evenly.
04 - Let the salad sit for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
05 - Garnish with sesame seeds and jalapeño slices, if using. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The honey and lime create this incredible bright tangy balance that makes plain cucumbers taste like something youd order at a restaurant
- It comes together in literally ten minutes but looks and tastes like you put way more thought into it
02 -
- The salad gets watery if it sits too long so make it the same day you plan to serve it for the best texture
- Letting it rest for those five minutes is non negotiable the flavors need that time to meld together properly
03 -
- A mandoline makes perfectly uniform cucumber slices if you want that restaurant quality presentation
- Agave syrup works perfectly as a vegan substitute for honey if needed