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Lemon Herb Smashed Cucumber Salad: Refreshing & Easy!

A refreshing and easy-to-make salad featuring smashed cucumbers, lemon, and fresh herbs.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 80
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large cucumbers
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

  1. Start by washing the cucumbers thoroughly. Cut off the ends and slice each cucumber in half lengthwise.
  2. Place the cucumbers on a cutting board and use the flat side of a knife or a meat mallet to gently smash them until they crack open but remain intact.
  3. Cut the smashed cucumbers into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large bowl.
  4. Sprinkle the salt over the cucumbers and let them sit for about 10 minutes to draw out excess moisture.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, minced garlic, dill, parsley, and black pepper to create the dressing.
  6. After the cucumbers have rested, drain any excess liquid and add them to the bowl with the dressing. Toss gently to combine.
  7. Let the salad sit for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g

Notes

  • For a spicy kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the dressing.
  • You can substitute the fresh herbs with dried herbs if fresh ones are not available; use about one-third of the amount.

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