Honey Lime Cucumber Salad
A bright, crunchy cucumber salad tossed in a sweet-tangy honey lime dressing. Ready in about 10 minutes and perfect as a refreshing side or light snack.
Ingredients
Main
- 3 large cucumbers thinly sliced (Persian or English recommended)
- ¼ cup red onion finely chopped, or thinly sliced shallot
Dressing
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice about 1 lime
- 1 tbsp lime zest
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes optional
Finish
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro or dill, optional
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh mint optional
- ¼ cup toasted sesame seeds or sliced almonds, optional
Instructions
- Wash and thinly slice the cucumbers. Peel alternating stripes or fully peel if skins are thick. For ribbon slices, use a mandoline or vegetable peeler.
- Whisk together lime juice, lime zest, honey, olive oil, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Taste and adjust sweetness or acidity.
- Place sliced cucumbers and red onion in a large bowl. Pour the dressing over the cucumbers and toss gently until evenly coated. Fold in chopped herbs if using.
- Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds or almonds over the salad. Serve immediately for maximum crunch or chill for 10–15 minutes to let flavors meld.
Notes
- To prevent a soggy salad when preparing ahead, store the dressing separately and toss right before serving.
- If cucumbers are especially watery, salt them lightly and let sit in a colander for 10 minutes, then pat dry.
- Adjust honey and lime to taste — start with less honey and add more if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 0.7gSodium: 230mgSugar: 6g
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