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Delicious Honey-Lime Cucumber Salad garnished with herbs and lime slices

Honey-Lime Cucumber Salad

A refreshing salad combining the crispness of cucumbers with the sweetness of honey and the zest of lime, perfect for summer picnics or light dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 80
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients
  • 2 large cucumbers Sliced into thin rounds
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 lime Juice of 1 lime Freshly squeezed
  • 1 jalapeño, finely chopped
  • to taste Salt and pepper
Garnish
  • to taste Fresh herbs (such as cilantro or mint), chopped

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Slice the cucumbers into thin rounds and place them in a large mixing bowl.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the honey, lime juice, finely chopped jalapeño, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
  3. Pour the vinaigrette over the cucumber slices and toss to combine fully.
  4. Gently add chopped fresh herbs into the cucumber mixture and mix lightly.
  5. Serve immediately or allow it to chill in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two days. Best eaten fresh. For variations, consider adding fruits or nuts.