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Cucumber Caesar Salad

Cucumber Caesar Salad: A Fresh Twist for Your Next Meal

Cucumber Caesar Salad is a refreshing, vegetarian-friendly dish that combines crunchy cucumber slices with a creamy dressing—perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 large English Cucumber peeled and thinly sliced
  • 1 cup Croutons homemade preferred
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise full-fat recommended
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated, plus extra for garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
  • 2 cloves Garlic freshly minced
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper freshly ground
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt to taste
Optional Proteins
  • 1 cup Grilled Chicken or Shrimp to make the salad a complete meal

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Knife
  • mandoline
  • Whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Peel the English cucumber, then thinly slice it. Pat the slices dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce until smooth.
  3. Add minced garlic and Parmesan cheese to the dressing, stirring well to combine.
  4. Season the dressing with black pepper and salt to taste.
  5. Combine cucumber slices with the dressing, gently tossing to coat.
  6. Fold in the croutons just before serving.
  7. Garnish with extra Parmesan cheese and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 5gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh ingredients and serve the dressing just before eating to maintain the salad's crispness.

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