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Cucumber Ribbon Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

A refreshing and light salad made with thinly sliced cucumbers and a zesty lemon vinaigrette.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, side
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients
  • 2 large cucumbers preferably English cucumbers
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/4 cup red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese crumbled, optional
Lemon Vinaigrette
  • 1 medium lemon juiced
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup for vegan option
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground

Method
 

Prepare the Salad
  1. Using a vegetable peeler, slice the cucumbers into long ribbons. If the cucumbers have a thick skin, you may want to peel them first.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the cucumber ribbons, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and feta cheese if using.
Make the Vinaigrette
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Combine and Serve
  1. Pour the lemon vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately on a platter.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For added flavor, you can include fresh herbs such as dill or parsley.

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