Description
A refreshing and irresistibly tangy Honey Lime Cucumber Salad featuring crisp cucumbers, a sweet and zesty honey-lime dressing, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy feta, and crunchy nuts or seeds. Perfect as a light side dish or a healthy snack, this salad combines fresh flavors with a delightful texture in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad
- 3 whole cucumbers (firm for best texture)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup feta cheese
- 1/4 cup nuts or seeds
Dressing
- 3 tablespoons honey (or agave/maple syrup for vegan option)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (or vinegar substitute)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Wash and Slice Cucumbers: Thoroughly wash the cucumbers and slice them into thin rounds or half-moon shapes for easy mixing and good texture.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together honey, fresh lime juice, salt, and black pepper until the honey fully dissolves, creating a smooth and flavorful dressing.
- Toss the Salad: Place the sliced cucumbers in a large mixing bowl and pour the dressing over them. Add cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, and nuts or seeds if using. Toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly with the dressing.
- Rest for Flavor: Allow the salad to sit for about 10 minutes at room temperature to let the flavors meld and intensify.
- Serve or Refrigerate: Serve the salad immediately for best freshness, or cover and refrigerate for later use. This salad is best enjoyed chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- For a vegan version, replace honey with agave syrup or maple syrup and omit feta cheese or substitute with a vegan cheese alternative.
- Firm cucumbers yield the best texture; avoid overly soft or watery cucumbers.
- You can swap lime juice with vinegar, such as white wine or apple cider vinegar, for a slightly different tang.
- Add fresh herbs like mint or cilantro for an added layer of flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days to maintain freshness.
