By Registered Dietitian Sarah Harper When Life Gives You Lemon Cucumbers, Make Lemon Cucumber Salad When it comes to easy summer salads, this Lemon Cucumber Salad stands out with its bright flavors and crunchy texture. You can play around with the shapes of the veggies—slice the lemon cucumbers into rounds, half moons, or even chop them into bite-sized pieces. If you don’t have lemon cucumbers, English or Persian cucumbers are a good substitute. While this simple salad is delightful on its own, you can enhance it with feta or goat cheese, fresh summer produce such as sliced salad turnips and radishes, or fresh herbs like basil, mint, parsley, or dill. Enjoy this salad as an appetizer with crunchy crostini, a topper for hearty, veggie-packed summer grain bowls, or pair as a side dish with grilled chicken, tofu, or smoked salmon. Lemon Cucumber Salad With Lemon Vinaigrette Recipe Time: 20-25 minutes Servings: 4 Ingredients: 3 cups diced lemon cucumbers ½ cup sliced cherry tomatoes 2 tbsp green onions 3-4 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp lemon juice 1 tsp honey 1 tsp Dijon mustard ½ tsp kosher salt Fresh cracked pepper to taste Optional: 1 tsp lemon zest Instructions: Prepare Lemon Cucumber Salad In a large bowl, combine the diced cucumber, sliced cherry tomatoes, and fresh green onions. Prepare Lemon Vinaigrette In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest (if using), Dijon mustard, and honey. Season the vinaigrette with salt and pepper to taste. Combine and Marinate Pour the prepared lemon vinaigrette over the cucumber mixture and toss gently to combine, ensuring the cucumber slices are well coated with the dressing. Let the salad sit for at least 10 minutes in the refrigerator to allow the flavors to meld. Serve Serve chilled, and enjoy your refreshing Lemon Cucumber Salad! Sarah Harper is a Registered Dietitian, creator, and one of many eaters behind The Addy Bean. She is also an avid hiker, a registered yoga instructor, and a former nursing home dietitian. Based in Hood River, Oregon, Sarah lives with her husband Jacob, her dog Huey and her blog’s namesake – her cat Adeline.
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