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 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

3 items

Cost

£0.96/serving

Season:

☀️ Summer

Meal Type:

Lunch•Dessert•Salad•Side Dish•Appetiser

Cuisine:

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Ingredients

Servings

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

Instructions

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

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (180g)

82 kcal / 343 kJ

Carbs

2% of RDA

Fat

10% of RDA

Protein

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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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.

Cucumber and Mint Ribbon Salad with Lemon-Dill Dressing

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