This quick and easy Cucumber Salad with Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette is perfect for picnics and potlucks. This recipe is packed with flavor yet incredibly simple to make.
Spring is in full swing which means summer won’t be far behind. This cucumber salad with Meyer lemon vinaigrette is the perfect way to celebrate any occasion.
Warmer weather means bbqs, picnics and road trips. All of which I absolutely love, mostly because of the food. This girl LOVES her grill recipes!
My family spends tons of time outdoors during warmer seasons. We grill every day and love making fabulous sides to go with burgers, beer brats, smoked ribs and grilled steaks.
One of our all time favourite side dishes is cucumber salad. There are so many ways you can mix it up and make it your own.
The possibilities are endless when it comes to cucumber salads. You can add fresh veggies or even fruit. You can add spices, fresh herbs or even pasta.
For me, having a ton of flavour in each bite is important. This recipe is incredibly easy yet packs a serious flavour punch.
HOW TO BUILD A GREAT CUCUMBER SALAD:
- Start with incredibly fresh ingredients. Hit your local farmers market. Or use a CSA service.
- Use what is in season in your area for add-in's.
- Be creative with slicing. Slice things in different shapes to add visual appeal.
- Think about taste but also colour. Use veggies that add a pop of colour to your salad.
- Use vinaigrettes and dressings that work well with your ingredients.
- Don't make too far in advance because cucumbers could get soggy.
- Don't salt until serving. Salt draws out water in cucumbers!
RECIPES YOU CAN SERVE WITH CUCUMBER SALAD:
- Fajita Hot Dogs
- Mexican Hot Dogs
- Grilled Sausage with Peppers and Onions
- Sausage Smashed Burger
- Onion Ring Cheeseburger
- Grilled Flank Steak with Chipotle Butter
- Chicken, Peach and Sausage Kebabs
- Grilled Beer Brats with Boozy Salsa
- Steak Sandwiches with Caramelized Onions and Provolone Cheese
- Grilled Chicken Sandwich with Basil Pesto
Let's make some cucumber salad!
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Cucumber Salad with Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette
Equipment
Ingredients
For the Meyer lemon vinaigrette:
- ¾ cup good quality olive oil
- ¼ cup Meyer lemon juice (regular lemons can be used)
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- â…› teaspoon pepper
For the cucumber salad:
- 2 cucumbers, cut into slices
- ½ red onion, diced
- 2 tomatillos, cut into small pieces
- 10 cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
For the Meyer lemon vinaigrette:
- Pour all ingredients in a small mason jar. Place lid on jar and shake until well blended. Set aside.
For the cucumber salad:
- Slice all ingredients. Toss in a medium size bowl. Shake Meyer lemon vinaigrette again then pour over salad. Toss to coat evenly.
- Serve immediately or store in fridge.
Notes
Nutrition
Original post was dated April 9,2018. Post content was updated on June 12, 2020.
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Joanna Cismaru
Love this salad, similar to a Greek salad, sans the feta.
Kim Beaulieu
Thanks Jo. I used to work in a Greek restaurant so I'm a sucker for their salads. SO good!