This crisp cucumber salad is refreshing and full of bright zesty flavor in every bite. Make this quick prep veggie side to balance a rich and savory meal. It pairs especially well with Asian dishes and barbecue.
PREP TIME 10 minutesminutes
CHILL TIME 15 minutesminutes
TOTAL TIME 25 minutesminutes
YIELD 1batch
Ingredients
1seedless cucumberthinly sliced
2tablespoonsred wine vinegar
1tablespoonolive oil
1teaspoonhoney
1/4teaspoongarlic salt
1/4teaspoononion powder
1/2teaspoonfresh orange zest
Pinchof salt and black pepper
Instructions
Add the red wine vinegar, olive oil, honey, garlic salt, and onion powder to a small bowl and whisk them together until the honey has dissolved.
Peel the cucumber with a veggie peeler and then thinly slice it. Add the slices to the dressing and toss to coat.
Season the cucumber with the orange zest, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat.
Chill the cucumber salad for at least 15 minutes before using as a garnish on spicy chicken, your favorite Asian dishes, or seafood recipes.