Cucumber Caesar Salad: Refreshing & Easy for Every Table

Enjoy a light and refreshing Cucumber Caesar Salad, a vegetarian twist on the classic, perfect for summer meals.

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Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Salads

Cuisine: American

Calories: 250

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Salad

1 large English cucumber Adds hydration and crunch
1 cup Croutons Homemade preferred for freshness
2 cups Optional proteins Grilled chicken or shrimp to enhance the meal

For the Dressing

½ cup Mayonnaise Full-fat recommended for richer flavor
¼ cup Grated Parmesan cheese Nuttiness and depth
2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice Freshly squeezed preferred
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard Enhances the dressing's tanginess
1 clove Garlic Minced
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce Vegan version if needed
1 pinch Black pepper Freshly ground ideal
1 pinch Salt Adjust to taste

Equipment

mixing bowl
Salad Bowl
whisk
tongs

Method

Preparation Steps

Wash the English cucumber thoroughly. Peel if desired and slice into 1/8-inch rounds.
Combine mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce in a bowl. Whisk until smooth.
Add minced garlic and grated Parmesan cheese to the dressing mixture and stir well.
Season the dressing with black pepper and salt to taste, adjusting for flavor balance.
In a large salad bowl, combine cucumber slices with the dressing and toss until well coated.
Add croutons just before serving and toss gently.
Transfer the salad to a serving dish, garnish with extra Parmesan and black pepper, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 5gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Best enjoyed fresh. Croutons should be added just before serving to keep them crunchy.

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