Description
A lightning-fast, refreshing salad combining crispy Kirby cucumber ribbons with a vibrant honey-lime dressing. The honey’s sweetness is balanced by zesty citrus and a hint of heat from chopped chile, creating a harmonious, no-cook dish perfect for hot weather or as a light side. No pork, alcohol, or refined sugars used, making it a clean, plant-focused refresher.
Ingredients
1 lb Kirby cucumbers, peeled and sliced into paper-thin ribbons
1/2 cup organic honey
1/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 2–3 limes)
1 jalapeño or serrano pepper, finely chopped (adjust for spice level)
1 tsp salt (or to taste)
Instructions
Spiralize the cucumbers into long ribbons and chill in an ice bath for 10 minutes
In a small bowl, whisk together honey, lime juice, chopped chile, and salt until smooth
Toss the chilled cucumber ribbons with the dressing until evenly coated
Refrigerate for 15-20 minutes to allow flavors to develop
Serve immediately or at room temperature, garnished with optional herbs like cilantro or mint
Notes
Use a mandoline for consistently thin slices
Remove chile seeds for a milder flavor profile
Add diced red onion or grated carrots for extra texture and flavor
Stir in a tablespoon of rice vinegar if lime juice is unavailable
Storage: Consume within 6 hours at room temperature or 24 hours refrigerated
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 5
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Raw/Cold
- Cuisine: Contemporary Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup dressed cucumbers
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 387mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg