Cucumber Salad
A refreshing and nutritious cucumber salad, perfect for warm days, barbecues, or as a side dish.
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 3 small cucumbers Choose firm cucumbers for best flavor.
- 1 small carrot Grated.
- 1 tomato Diced.
- 1/4 small red onion Thinly sliced.
- 2 hard-boiled eggs hard-boiled eggs Cut into quarters for garnish.
Dressing
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
- 4 tablespoons mayonnaise Can substitute with Greek yogurt for a lighter option.
- 1 tablespoon honey Adjust sweetness to taste.
Instructions
Preparation
- Wash and slice the cucumbers into rounds.
- Grate the carrot.
- Dice the tomato and thinly slice the red onion.
- In a bowl, combine the cucumbers, carrot, tomato, and onion.
Dressing Preparation
- In another bowl, whisk together the vinegar, mayonnaise, and honey.
Combine and Serve
- Pour the dressing over the vegetables and mix well.
- Cut the hard-boiled eggs into quarters and place them on top of the salad.
- Serve chilled for a refreshing treat.
Notes
Serve the salad chilled, garnished with quartered hard-boiled eggs on top. Pairs well with grilled meats, sandwiches, or can be enjoyed on its own as a light meal. For added crunch, consider sprinkling some sunflower seeds or chopped nuts just before serving. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator, best consumed within 1-2 days.