The Best Healthy Cucumber Salad (Fresh and Easy)

Name: The Best Healthy Cucumber Salad (Fresh and Easy)
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients: 1 large English cucumber, peeled and chopped; 1 large ripe avocado, peeled and chopped; 2 large green onions or spring onions, chopped; 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped; ½ cup bread and butter pickles, chopped; 1 cup cloves or broccoli sprouts (optional); ¼ cup roasted and salted sunflower seeds; 2 teaspoons lemon juice; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; salt to taste; ½ cup chopped hard cheese

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Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings
4 Servings
Calories
195 kcal
Course
Soup
Cuisine
Mediterranean

The Best Healthy Cucumber Salad (Fresh and Easy)

Jessica Duke

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This healthy cucumber salad is easy and refreshing, perfect for lunch or as a side for any meal or BBQ. Made with crisp cucumbers, drizzled with extra-virgin olive oil and fresh lemon juice, it's simple yet delicious. Ready in minutes, it's a great addition to your summer menu.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 large English cucumber, peeled and chopped about 320 grams
1 large ripe avocado, peeled and chopped about 220 grams
2 large green onions or spring onions, chopped
1 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped about 25 grams
½ cup bread and butter pickles, chopped 70 grams
1 cup cloves or broccoli sprouts (optional) 30 grams
¼ cup roasted and salted sunflower seeds 35 grams
2 teaspoons lemon juice or more to taste
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
salt to taste
½ cup chopped hard cheese optional

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Instructions

Combine the chopped cucumber, avocado, onions, cilantro leaves, pickles, sprouts, and seeds in a large salad bowl.
Season with lemon juice, olive oil, and salt to taste.
Toss the salad to ensure that the dressing is evenly distributed.
Toss in chopped hard cheese (optional).
Let the salad sit for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

Helpful tips:
Let the salad sit for a few minutes before serving. It allows the flavors to melt together.
English cucumbers have thin skin and don't require peeling, but I always peel them for this salad to avoid any bitter flavors. Of course, always wash the cucumber first if you keep the peel.
Persian cucumbers are a great alternative.
Chop the crisp cucumber instead of cutting it into thin slices. Cucumber slices create a different texture and, thus, flavor—unsuitable for this simple salad.
Chop also the pickles. I'm adding a fairly small amount, so chopping them allows for better distribution in the salad.
Use fresh lemon juice for the most delicious flavor.
Add a handful of your favorite chopped hard cheese (like cheddar or Parmesan) to add a new flavor.
If you have it, round off this healthy cucumber salad with fresh basil—delish.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for about 2 to 3 days.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1 Calories 195kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 14g (5%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Monounsaturated Fat 8g Trans Fat 0.01g Sodium 158mg (7%) Potassium 460mg (13%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 642IU (13%) Vitamin C 11mg (12%) Calcium 47mg (5%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 195 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1
Calories	195kcal	10%
Carbohydrates	14g	5%
Protein	4g	8%
Fat	15g	23%
Saturated Fat	2g	10%
Polyunsaturated Fat	4g	24%
Monounsaturated Fat	8g	40%
Trans Fat	0.01g	1%
Sodium	158mg	7%
Potassium	460mg	10%
Fiber	5g	20%
Sugar	6g	12%
Vitamin A	642IU	13%
Vitamin C	11mg	12%
Calcium	47mg	5%
Iron	1mg	6%