Lemon cucumber salad
Fresh and tangy Lemon Cucumber Salad recipe featuring crisp cucumbers, zesty lemon, fresh dill, a touch of sweetness, and creamy mayonnaise dressing. Perfect for a refreshing side dish!
- 28 Mar 2025
- Cook time 0 min
- Prep time 15 min
- 4 Servings
- 5 Ingredients
Lemon cucumber salad is a refreshing and tangy dish perfect for any occasion. This delightful salad combines the zesty flavor of lemon, the fresh taste of dill, and the crispness of cucumbers, all brought together with a creamy mayonnaise dressing. It's simple to prepare and sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients:
Instructions:
- Wash the cucumbers thoroughly under running water.
- Peel the cucumbers, or leave the skin on if preferred.
- Slice the cucumbers thinly into rounds or half-moons, depending on your preference.
- Place the sliced cucumbers in a large mixing bowl.
- Cut the lemon in half and squeeze the juice into a small mixing bowl, ensuring to remove any seeds. You should have about 2 tablespoons of lemon juice.
- Finely chop the fresh dill and add it to the bowl with the lemon juice.
- Add the sugar to the lemon juice and dill mixture.
- Stir in the mayonnaise salad dressing until all the ingredients are well combined.
- Pour the lemon-dill dressing over the sliced cucumbers in the large mixing bowl.
- Toss the cucumbers gently to ensure they are evenly coated with the dressing.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the cucumbers to chill.
- Before serving, give the salad a gentle toss to redistribute the dressing.
- Serve the lemon cucumber salad cold, as a refreshing side dish.
Tips:
- For the best flavor, let the salad sit in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
- If you prefer a lighter version, substitute the mayonnaise salad dressing with Greek yogurt.
- Add a pinch of salt and pepper to taste, elevating the flavors even further.
- Using fresh dill will provide the most robust flavor, but dried dill can be used in a pinch.
- Slice the cucumbers thinly and evenly to ensure they absorb the dressing uniformly.
In just a few simple steps, you can prepare this delightful Lemon cucumber salad that is both refreshing and flavorful. Perfect as a side dish or a light snack, it’s an easy and delicious way to enjoy fresh cucumbers. Give it a try and enjoy the burst of flavors in every bite!
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | 170 grams |
| Energy | |
| Calories 66kcal | 3% |
| Protein | |
| Protein 1.18g | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | |
| Carbohydrates 9g | 3% |
| Fiber 1.11g | 3% |
| Sugar 4.23g | 4% |
| Fat | |
| Fat 3.55g | 4% |
| Saturated 0.57g | 2% |
| Cholesterol 2.40mg | - |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A 8ug | 1% |
| Choline 10mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 0.04mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 0.05mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 0.15mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 0.07mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B9 12ug | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 0.00ug | 0% |
| Vitamin C 12mg | 13% |
| Vitamin E 0.39mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K 30ug | 26% |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium, Ca 27mg | 2% |
| Copper, Cu 0.07mg | 7% |
| Iron, Fe 0.50mg | 5% |
| Magnesium, Mg 20mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus, P 40mg | 3% |
| Potassium, K 240mg | 7% |
| Selenium, Se 0.87ug | 2% |
| Sodium, Na 130mg | 9% |
| Zinc, Zn 0.30mg | 3% |
| Water | |
| Water 160g | - |
| * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. | |
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