Description
Cucumber Caesar Salad is a delightful twist on the traditional Caesar salad, combining crisp cucumbers with a creamy Greek yogurt dressing. This salad is perfect for any occasion—whether you’re enjoying a light lunch or serving it as a refreshing side dish at a summer barbecue. With its bold flavors and satisfying crunch, it’s sure to please everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced or ribboned
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Crushed croutons, for topping
Instructions
- Prepare the Cucumbers: Slice cucumbers and lay them on paper towels. Lightly salt and let sit for 10 minutes to draw out moisture.
- Dry the Cucumbers: Pat cucumbers dry with additional paper towels.
- Make the Dressing: In a mixing bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, Dijon mustard, and Parmesan until smooth.
- Season the Dressing: Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Combine Ingredients: Toss cucumbers with dressing just before serving.
- Add Toppings: Top with crushed croutons or proteins like grilled chicken or shrimp.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg