Crisp and Refreshing Cucumber Salad
Super Simple Cucumber Salad Recipe: Enjoy guilt-free with Oriental Dressing!
Salads are a must for any diet! And it’s even better when they’re easy to make. Today, I’ve prepared a super simple salad using just cucumbers, known for their refreshing crunch and cool aroma. Cucumbers are perfect for dieting as they are mostly water and very low in calories. Drizzle generously with a sweet and tangy Oriental dressing, and you’ve got a delicious and healthy diet salad. Introducing the easy-to-make, healthy cucumber salad!
Main Ingredients- 1 cucumber
Oriental Dressing Ingredients- 5 Tbsp olive oil
- 3 Tbsp soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice
- 2 Tbsp honey
- 1 pinch salt
- 2 pinches coarse black pepper
- 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp sesame seeds
- 5 Tbsp olive oil
- 3 Tbsp soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice
- 2 Tbsp honey
- 1 pinch salt
- 2 pinches coarse black pepper
- 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp sesame seeds
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare one thoroughly washed cucumber. Peel the cucumber thinly using a peeler. Then, it’s crucial to slice it as thinly as possible. Thin slices help maintain the crisp texture of the cucumber and allow the dressing to be absorbed more evenly, making the salad much tastier.
Step 2
Now, let’s make the delicious Oriental dressing. In a bowl, combine 5 Tbsp of olive oil, 3 Tbsp of soy sauce, 2 Tbsp of refreshing lemon juice, and 2 Tbsp of sweet honey. Add 1 pinch of salt for a savory touch, 2 pinches of pungent coarse black pepper, 1/2 Tbsp of minced garlic for aroma, and 1 Tbsp of sesame seeds for nutty flavor. Whisk everything together thoroughly with a whisk or spoon until well combined.
Step 3
Arrange the thinly sliced cucumber attractively on your salad plate. A salad that looks good to the eyes is often perceived as even more delicious! Take a moment to arrange the cucumber slices nicely for presentation.
Step 4
Now, drizzle the prepared Oriental dressing evenly over the cucumber slices. You can adjust the amount of dressing to your preference. Ensure the dressing coats the entire salad evenly.
Step 5
Your crisp and refreshing cucumber salad is ready! It’s a healthy salad made with thinly sliced cucumbers (peeled) generously topped with a delicious Oriental dressing. (While the dressing might raise some calorie concerns for a diet, I personally can’t do without dressing on my salad! I believe a salad isn’t complete without a generous amount.) The combination of fresh cucumber flavor and the Oriental dressing is superb, making this a simple yet incredibly tasty cucumber salad that you’ll find yourself making often.
