Cucumber Salad with Lemon and Fresh Herbs
Cucumber Salad with Lemon and Fresh Herbs is a refreshing dish that captures the essence of summer in every bite. This vibrant salad combines crisp cucumbers, zesty lemon juice, and fragrant herbs for a perfect light meal or side dish. Ideal for barbecues, picnics, or simply as a healthy snack, this easy-to-make salad will brighten up any table and tantalize your taste buds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups sliced cucumbers (about 2 large cucumbers)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- ¼ cup chopped fresh dill
Instructions
- Wash and thinly slice the cucumbers (about 1/4 inch).
- In a bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Finely chop the parsley and dill, then add them to the dressing.
- Combine the sliced cucumbers with the dressing in a large bowl; toss gently to coat.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 20 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg