Honey Lime Cucumber Salad (Printable)
Crisp cucumbers in tangy honey-lime dressing
# 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
# Directions:
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 Advice:
01 -
- The way the honey balances the limes acidity is something I wish I had discovered years ago
- It comes together in literally ten minutes but tastes like something from a fancy restaurant
02 -
- I learned the hard way that bottled lime juice makes this taste completely wrong and kind of sad
- Letting it sit for more than an hour makes the cucumbers release too much water and they lose their snap
03 -
- Use a mandoline if you have one because paper thin cucumber slices absorb the dressing better
- Chill your serving bowl in the freezer for 20 minutes to keep the salad extra cold on hot days