This easy to make and delicious cucumber salad is the perfect salad to welcome Summer. Full of joy, love, and great taste, this simple and refreshing salad makes a great side dish for any backyard cookout. For those who want to add extra crunch, add some honey roasted pecans.
| PREP TIME | COOKING TIME | TOTAL TIME |
|---|---|---|
| 15 minutes | 0 minutes | 15 minutes |
YIELD: 4-6 servings
Ingredients
- 1½-2 lbs cucumbers, sliced into ¼ inch rounds (a mix of English cucumbers, cocktail cucumbers, and garden cucumbers)
- 1 shallot peeled and minced
- ½ cup fresh mint — chopped
- ½ cup fresh dill — chopped
- ¼ cup fresh parsley — chopped
Skyr Dressing
- 1 cup plain Skyr (Icelandic yogurt)
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
How to Make It
- Add the sliced cucumbers, chopped herbs and minced shallot to a large mixing bowl
- In a separate bowl, mix together all the ingredients for the Skyr dressing
- Add the prepared Skyr dressing to the large bowl and toss well together
- If you want to add something extra crunchy, you can pan roast some pecans. In a skillet over medium heat, heat pecans until browned, stirring occasionally, about 2 to 5 minutes. Just before you turn off the heat, add two tablespoons of honey over the nuts and mix well.
Add to the salad. Serve cold and enjoy!
