Description
Cucumber Caesar Salad is a refreshing and vibrant twist on the traditional Caesar salad, perfect for those seeking a light yet flavorful dish. This easy-to-make salad combines crisp cucumbers with a creamy dressing made from Greek yogurt, garlic, and Parmesan cheese, making it a delightful addition to summer barbecues or a quick lunch. With its unique flavor profile and healthy ingredients, this salad not only satisfies your taste buds but also adds nutritional value to your meal. Whether served as a side dish or transformed into a main course with added protein, the Cucumber Caesar Salad is sure to impress.
Ingredients
- 2 large cucumbers
- 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
- Slice cucumbers and lay them on paper towels. Lightly salt them and let sit for 10 minutes to draw out excess moisture.
- Pat the cucumbers dry using another paper towel.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, lemon juice, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, and grated Parmesan until smooth.
- Season the dressing with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss the dried cucumbers with the prepared dressing just before serving.
- Top with crushed croutons or your favorite protein.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg