Honey Lime Cucumber Salad (Printable)

Crisp cucumbers in a tangy honey-lime dressing with fresh cilantro and red onion. A refreshing 10-minute side dish.

# What You Need:

01 - 2 large English cucumbers, thinly sliced

02 - 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced

03 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

04 - 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)

05 - 2 tablespoons honey

06 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

07 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

08 - 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

09 - 1 teaspoon sesame seeds

10 - 1 small jalapeño, thinly sliced

01 - In a large bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers, red onion, and chopped cilantro.

02 - In a separate small bowl, whisk together lime juice, honey, olive oil, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.

03 - Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss gently to coat evenly.

04 - Let the salad sit for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

05 - Garnish with sesame seeds and jalapeño slices, if using. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

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Its the kind of dish that makes people think you must have some secret cooking technique, but it comes together in under ten minutes
The honey lime balance works with practically everything from grilled fish to spicy tacos or even straight from the bowl as a midnight snack

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If you slice the cucumbers too early and let them sit undressed, they'll release water and turn soggy, so wait until you're almost ready to serve
Honey that's too thick will resist dissolving in cold lime juice, so let both ingredients come to room temperature first

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Use a mandoline if you have one for paper thin slices that practically melt in your mouth
If your red onion tastes too sharp, soak the slices in ice water for ten minutes before adding them to the salad