Description
Spiral Cucumber Salad is a refreshing, colorful dish that bursts with flavor, making it the perfect accompaniment for summer picnics and festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 firm cucumbers
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh herbs (dill or mint)
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Spiralize the cucumbers into thin ribbons using a spiralizer or vegetable peeler.
- In a large bowl, combine the spiraled cucumbers, halved cherry tomatoes, and sliced red onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently until evenly coated.
- Just before serving, chop fresh herbs and sprinkle them over the salad for added flavor.
- Let the salad sit for about 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld; serve chilled or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Raw
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 92mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg