Honey Lime Cucumber Salad (Printable)

Crisp cucumbers tossed in tangy honey-lime dressing with red onion and fresh cilantro.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 large English cucumbers, thinly sliced
02 - 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
03 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

→ Dressing

04 - 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
05 - 2 tablespoons honey
06 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
07 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

→ Optional Garnish

09 - 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional)
10 - 1 small jalapeño, thinly sliced (optional, for heat)

# How To Make It:

01 - In a large bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers, red onion, and chopped cilantro.
02 - In a separate small bowl, whisk together lime juice, honey, olive oil, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
03 - Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss gently to coat evenly.
04 - Let the salad sit for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
05 - Garnish with sesame seeds and jalapeño slices, if using. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

# Tips from dashanddishes:

01 -
  • Takes literally ten minutes from start to finish, no cooking required
  • The honey-lime dressing hits that perfect sweet-tangy spot that makes people keep reaching for more
02 -
  • Slice your cucumbers thin enough that they almost bend, thick slices won't absorb the dressing properly
  • Letting the salad sit for those five minutes isn't optional, it's when the magic happens
03 -
  • English cucumbers are worth seeking out, regular cucumbers have tough skin and watery seeds
  • If you're making this ahead, wait to add the sesame seeds until right before serving so they stay crunchy

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