Description
A delightful and refreshing cucumber snack topped with a zesty lemon drizzle, perfect for warm days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large cucumbers
- 1 tablespoon sea salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill (optional)
- Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh lemon slices (for garnish)
Instructions
- Wash the cucumbers under cold running water and pat them dry.
- Slice the cucumbers into thin rounds, about ¼ inch thick.
- Place the cucumber slices in a bowl and sprinkle with sea salt, tossing to coat. Let sit for 15-20 minutes.
- In a small bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, and black pepper to prepare the drizzle.
- Drain excess liquid from cucumbers, rinse, and pat dry.
- Transfer cucumber slices to a serving plate and drizzle with the lemon mixture. Add dill and red pepper flakes if desired.
- Garnish with fresh lemon slices and serve immediately.
Notes
For added flavor, experiment with herbs like mint or parsley, and consider pairing the cucumber with dips like hummus.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg