Description
A fresh and crunchy salad featuring cool, thinly sliced cucumbers, tangy Caesar-style dressing, and homemade croutons, perfect as a side or light main dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 large cucumbers (about 6 cups sliced)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 2–3 anchovy fillets (minced) or 1 tsp anchovy paste
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for dressing)
- 2 cups cubed bread (for croutons)
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for toasting croutons)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing by whisking together mayonnaise, lemon juice, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, anchovies or paste, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Slice the cucumbers thinly using a mandoline or vegetable peeler and place them in a large bowl.
- In a pan, toast the cubed bread in olive oil over medium heat for 6–8 minutes until golden. Alternatively, bake at 375°F (190°C) for 8–10 minutes.
- Toss the sliced cucumbers with about 3/4 cup of the prepared dressing.
- Add the croutons and extra Parmesan, then serve immediately to maintain crunch.
Notes
For the best texture, use a sharp peeler to create even cucumber ribbons and dry them before dressing. Optionally, you can serve with grilled chicken or fish for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook assembly for salad; pan-toasted or oven-baked croutons; whisked or blended dressing.
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg