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Cucumber and Mint Ribbon Salad with Lemon-Dill Dressing
A light and refreshing salad perfect as a starter or side dish. Its cool flavors complement richer dishes beautifully.
Prep Time
15 minutes
Total Time
15 minutes
Calories
82
Level
Easy
Yields
4 servings
Cost
£0.96
Ingredients
Servings
4
2English cucumbers(Thinly sliced into ribbons using a vegetable peeler)
£1.70
0.3cupFresh mint leaves(Finely chopped)
£0.60
2tablespoonsFresh dill(Finely chopped)
£0.50
3tablespoonsLemon juice(Freshly squeezed)
£0.35
2tablespoonsExtra virgin olive oil
£0.40
0.5teaspoonDijon mustard
£0.10
1teaspoonHoney(Optional, for a touch of sweetness)
£0.15
0.3teaspoonSalt(Or to taste)
£0.01
0.3teaspoonBlack pepper(Freshly ground, or to taste)
£0.02
Total Cost
£3.83
£0.96 per serving
The Method
- 1
Use a vegetable peeler to create long, thin ribbons from the cucumbers. Discard the seedy core.
- 2
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey (if using), salt, and pepper until well combined.
- 3
Add the cucumber ribbons, chopped mint, and chopped dill to the bowl with the dressing.
- 4
Gently toss the salad to coat the cucumber ribbons evenly with the dressing.
- 5
Serve immediately or chill for later. The flavors meld together even more if chilled for about 30 minutes before serving.
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My Notes
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Nutrition Information
Nutrition per serving (180g)
82 kcal / 343 kJ
Carbs
5g
2% of RDA
Fat
7g
10% of RDA
Protein
1g
2% of RDA
Detailed Breakdown
Fibre
1 g
3% of RDA
Sugar
3 g
3% of RDA
Sodium
150 mg
7% of RDA
Saturated Fat
1 g
5% of RDA
Chef's Tips
For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the dressing.
If you don't have fresh dill, dried dill can be used, but use half the amount (1 tablespoon).
This salad is best served fresh, as the cucumber can become watery if it sits in the dressing for too long. If preparing in advance, store the dressing separately and add it just before serving.
Cooking Equipment
Vegetable peeler
Mixing bowl
Whisk
Wine Pairings
No wine pairing suggestions available for this recipe.
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