Healthy Cucumber Salad Recipe
- prep TIME 5 mins
- total TIME 20 mins
- INACTIVE TIME 15 mins
Ingredients (12)
- 14 oz cucumber sliced
- 4 oz red onion sliced
- 2 oz red bell pepper sliced
- 1/2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 cup Japanese mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp sour cream
- 1/4 tsp traditional Dijon mustard
- 1/8 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp garlic
- 1/2 tbsp fresh dill chopped
INSTRUCTIONS
Place 14 oz sliced cucumber, 4 oz onion and 2 oz bell pepper in a big bowl of cold water and ice and leave them to rest for 15 minutes.
In a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 2 tbsp sour cream, 1/4 tsp mustard, 1 tsp garlic, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp ground black pepper.
Drain the vegetables well. Then gently toss with the dressing.
Add 1/2 tbsp fresh dill on the top. Serve immediately or allow the salad to rest in the refrigerator from 15 minutes to 2 hours for increased flavors.
If you want to add some carbs to your meal, try serving the salad with rice or croutons. They are delicious and vegan, too!