Description
Cucumber Salad with Lemon and Fresh Herbs is a refreshing, vibrant dish that elevates any meal. Crisp cucumbers are combined with zesty lemon juice and a medley of fresh herbs, creating the perfect side for summer barbecues or casual dinners. This easy-to-make salad bursts with flavor and adds a splash of color to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups sliced cucumbers (about 2 large cucumbers)
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh herbs (parsley, dill, or mint)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash the cucumbers under cold water and slice them into rounds or half-moons.
- In a large bowl, combine sliced cucumbers, chopped herbs, salt, and pepper.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together lemon juice and olive oil. Pour over the cucumber mixture and toss gently.
- Let the salad marinate at room temperature for 10-15 minutes.
- Serve chilled, garnishing with extra herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg