Honey Lime Cucumber Salad (Printable)
A vibrant blend of crisp cucumbers in tangy honey-lime dressing. Ready in 10 minutes.
# What You 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 Steps:
01 - Combine sliced cucumbers, red onion, and chopped cilantro in a large mixing bowl.
02 - Whisk together lime juice, honey, olive oil, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until fully emulsified.
03 - Pour dressing over vegetables and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
04 - Let salad sit for 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld together.
05 - Top with sesame seeds and jalapeño slices if desired. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The honey mellows the limes sharpness just enough to make you want to eat the whole bowl yourself
- It comes together in literally ten minutes but tastes like something that required way more effort
02 -
- The cucumber slices weep water as they sit, which is normal but can thin out your dressing if you let it sit too long
- I learned that English cucumbers are worth the extra few cents because regular ones can get watery and soft too quickly
03 -
- Use a mandoline if you have one because those impossibly thin cucumber slices make all the textural difference
- Taste the dressing before pouring it in because some limes are more acidic than others