Cucumber Zucchini Salad

Bursting with vibrant flavors and wholesome goodness, this Cucumber Zucchini Salad is a refreshing and healthy addition to your mealtime repertoire. Featuring crisp cucumber and zucchini slices, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a hint of red onion, this salad is elevated with a zesty homemade dressing made of extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, and a touch of honey. Fresh parsley adds a fragrant finish, while just the right amount of seasoning ties everything together. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this salad is perfect as a light appetizer, a crowd-pleasing side dish, or a simple make-ahead option for summer gatherings. Whether you're looking for gluten-free, vegetarian, or low-calorie options, this easy recipe delivers on all fronts while highlighting garden-fresh ingredients. Serve it chilled for a cool, crisp bite of flavor.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 medium Cucumber
• 2 medium Zucchini
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 0.5 small Red onion
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
• 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash the cucumbers, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes thoroughly under cold water.

Step 2

Using a mandoline slicer or a sharp knife, slice the cucumbers and zucchini into thin rounds. Place them in a large mixing bowl.

Step 3

Cut the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the bowl with the cucumbers and zucchini.

Step 4

Thinly slice half of a small red onion and add it to the bowl.

Step 5

Finely chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the vegetables.

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 7

Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss gently to combine, ensuring all the ingredients are evenly coated.

Step 8

Refrigerate the salad for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 9

Serve chilled as a refreshing side dish or light appetizer.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1089.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	638.6

Total Fat 44.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4932.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 63.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.3g	0%
Total Sugars 46.7g
Protein 8.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 168.8mg	0%
Iron 3.5mg	0%
Potassium 1977.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 57.9%

Protein: 5.2%

Carbs: 36.9%