Paleo Refreshing Cucumber Salad
Crisp, clean, and bursting with zesty flavor, this Paleo Refreshing Cucumber Salad is the perfect guilt-free side dish for any occasion. Made with hydrating cucumber, tangy red onion, aromatic fresh dill, and a bright lemon-olive oil dressing, this salad captures the essence of simplicity and freshness. With just 15 minutes of prep and no cooking required, it’s a quick and easy recipe that’s perfect for busy weeknights or as a cooling accompaniment to grilled meats. Naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, and Whole30-friendly, this cucumber salad is seasoned with sea salt and black pepper for a perfectly balanced bite. Serve it chilled for the ultimate refreshing experience, and let the vibrant flavors take center stage on your table. It's the ideal paleo-friendly addition to your healthy recipe rotation!
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Ingredients
- 2 large cucumber
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill
- 1 large lemon
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Wash the cucumbers and slice them thinly. You can use a mandoline slicer for uniform slices.
Step 2
Peel the red onion and slice it thinly as well.
Step 3
In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers and onions.
Step 4
Chop the fresh dill finely and add it to the bowl.
Step 5
Zest and juice the lemon, then add both the zest and juice to the bowl.
Step 6
Drizzle the extra virgin olive oil over the salad.
Step 7
Season with sea salt and black pepper.
Step 8
Toss all ingredients together well to ensure even distribution of the dressing and seasoning.
Step 9
Refrigerate for at least 10 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld together.
Step 10
Serve chilled as a refreshing side dish.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (971.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 409.3 |
| Total Fat 29.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 4.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1184.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 42.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 7.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 17.9g | |
| Protein 6.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 171.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 3.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1401.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories