Description
This Honey Lime Cucumber Salad is a refreshing and irresistible dish combining crisp cucumbers, sweet honey, tangy lime juice, and a hint of spice. Enhanced with cherry tomatoes, creamy feta cheese, and crunchy nuts or seeds, it’s perfect as a light side or a healthy snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 3 whole Cucumbers (Select firm cucumbers for best texture)
- 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes (Sweet and juicy)
- 1/2 cup Feta Cheese (For a creamy element)
- 1/4 cup Nuts or Seeds (Incorporate for extra crunch)
Dressing
- 3 tablespoons Honey (Replace with agave or maple syrup for a vegan option)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Lime Juice (Vinegar can work as a substitute if needed)
- 1 teaspoon Salt (Enhances the flavors)
- 1 teaspoon Black Pepper (Introduces mild spice)
Instructions
- Prepare Cucumbers: Wash and slice your cucumbers into thin rounds or half-moons to create a crisp base for the salad.
- Make Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together honey, fresh lime juice, salt, and black pepper until the honey is fully dissolved, creating a balanced sweet and tangy dressing.
- Toss Salad: In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers with the dressing; then add cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, and nuts or seeds if desired for extra flavor and texture.
- Allow Flavors to Meld: Let the salad rest for about 10 minutes so the flavors meld together beautifully.
- Serve or Store: Serve the salad immediately for the freshest taste, or refrigerate for later consumption.
Notes
- For a vegan version, substitute honey with agave syrup or maple syrup.
- If lime juice is unavailable, vinegar can be used as an alternative acid.
- Choose firm cucumbers to maintain crunchiness.
- Add nuts or seeds like sunflower seeds, walnuts, or sliced almonds for extra texture.
- Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container and consume within 2 days for best freshness.
