Description
This refreshing Honey Lime Cucumber Salad combines crisp cucumbers with a sweet and tangy honey-lime dressing. Enhanced with cherry tomatoes, creamy feta cheese, and crunchy nuts or seeds, this salad is perfect as a light side dish or a healthy snack. Ready in just 20 minutes, it offers a burst of fresh flavors that are both satisfying and irresistible.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 3 whole firm Cucumbers
- 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes
- 1/2 cup Feta Cheese
- 1/4 cup Nuts or Seeds
Dressing
- 3 tablespoons Honey (or agave/maple syrup for vegan option)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Lime Juice (or vinegar substitute)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
Instructions
- Wash and Slice Cucumbers: Thoroughly wash the cucumbers and slice them into thin rounds or half-moons to ensure a crisp texture that will hold the dressing well.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together honey, fresh lime juice, salt, and black pepper until the honey is fully dissolved and the dressing is smooth.
- Toss Salad Ingredients: Place the sliced cucumbers in a large mixing bowl and pour the dressing over them. Add the cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, and nuts or seeds if using.
- Let Flavors Meld: Allow the salad to rest for about 10 minutes, giving the dressing time to infuse the cucumbers and other ingredients with vibrant flavors.
- Serve or Refrigerate: Serve the salad immediately for freshest taste or refrigerate for later consumption. It remains crisp and delicious when chilled.
Notes
- Use firm cucumbers to maintain the crunchiness of the salad.
- Replace honey with agave syrup or maple syrup to make the salad vegan.
- Vinegar can substitute fresh lime juice if unavailable, though it alters flavor slightly.
- Add nuts or seeds for texture and extra nutrition, such as walnuts, almonds, or pumpkin seeds.
- The salad is best consumed within 1 day of preparation for optimal freshness.
