Cucumber Salad Recipe

Name: Albaraka Mediterranean Market and Grills Cucumber Salad Recipe
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 2 cups English cucumber (or Persian cucumbers); 0.5 cups Red onion; 1 cups Cherry tomatoes (optional); 0.25 cups Fresh flat-leaf parsley; 2 tbs Fresh dill; 3 tbs Extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tbs Lemon juice (fresh); 1 tbs White wine vinegar; 1 tsp Garlic (minced); 0.5 tsp Honey or sugar; 0.75 tsp Salt; 0.25 tsp Black pepper (freshly ground); 0.25 tsp Red pepper flakes (optional)

Inspired by Albaraka Mediterranean Market and Grill

Time25m

Serves4

A simple cucumber salad with herbs and olive oil cools down the spice from the hot sauce or garlic sauce.

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Ingredients

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Salad

2 cups English cucumber (or Persian cucumbers)

1/2 cups Red onion

1 cups Cherry tomatoes (optional)

1/4 cups Fresh flat-leaf parsley

2 tbs Fresh dill

Dressing

3 tbs Extra-virgin olive oil

2 tbs Lemon juice (fresh)

1 tbs White wine vinegar

1 tsp Garlic (minced)

1/2 tsp Honey or sugar

3/4 tsp Celtic sea salt

1/4 tsp Black pepper (freshly ground)

1/4 tsp Red pepper flakes (optional)

Method

Salad

Prepare cucumbers

Wash cucumbers. Trim the ends. If using English cucumbers, slice into 1/8- to 1/4-inch rounds; if using larger cucumbers, halve lengthwise and thinly slice. Place sliced cucumbers in a large bowl.

Salt briefly (optional, for crisper texture)

Sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon of the salt over the cucumber slices, toss gently, and let sit for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, drain any liquid that has accumulated and pat slices lightly with paper towel.

Slice onion and tomatoes

Trim and halve the red onion; thinly slice into half-moons and add to the cucumbers. If using cherry tomatoes, halve them and add to the bowl.

Chop herbs

Chop the parsley and finely chop the dill. Add the herbs to the cucumber mixture.

Dressing

In a small bowl or jar, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, white wine vinegar, minced garlic, honey (or sugar), remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Whisk vigorously or shake the jar until the dressing emulsifies and the honey dissolves.

Taste and adjust seasoning: if too sharp, add a little more olive oil or a pinch more honey; if too mild, add a little extra lemon juice or vinegar.

Pour the dressing over the prepared cucumber, onion, tomato, and herb mixture. Gently toss with tongs or two spoons until everything is evenly coated.

Let sit for 5–15 minutes at room temperature to allow flavors to meld. For best chill, refrigerate for 15–30 minutes before serving. Toss again briefly before plating.