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Cucumber Caesar Salad

A light and refreshing twist on the classic Caesar salad featuring crispy cucumbers, creamy dressing, and satisfying croutons.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients
  • 1 large English Cucumber peeled and thinly sliced
  • 1 cup Croutons homemade or store-bought
  • optional Grilled Chicken or Shrimp for added protein
Dressing Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise full-fat recommended
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
  • 1 clove Garlic freshly minced
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • to taste Black Pepper freshly ground
  • to taste Salt

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • sharp knife
  • spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Peel the cucumber and slice it thinly to about 1/8 inch thickness. Pat the slices dry to remove excess moisture.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. Whisk until smooth.
  3. Add minced garlic and grated Parmesan to the dressing, fold gently, and season with black pepper and salt.
  4. Whisk the dressing until velvety smooth; add a splash of water if too thick.
  5. Toss the cucumber slices in the dressing until evenly coated.
  6. Gently fold in the croutons just before serving.
  7. Transfer to a serving dish, sprinkle with extra Parmesan and black pepper, and add optional protein if desired.
  8. Serve immediately for the best texture and freshness.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 6gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For the best flavor, store leftover components separately and consume within 24 hours.

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