Description
Crisp, refreshing, and bursting with flavor, this Cucumber Salad with Cranberries and Pecans is the perfect side dish for any occasion. Juicy cucumber slices harmonize beautifully with sweet-tart cranberries and crunchy pecans, creating a vibrant medley that will brighten any meal. Ideal for summer picnics or as a light lunch, this salad is not just about taste—it’s about bringing people together around a table filled with delightful flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash cucumbers under cool water and slice them thinly.
- In a large bowl, combine sliced cucumbers, dried cranberries, and chopped pecans.
- Add thinly sliced red onion and toss gently.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil and lemon juice until emulsified.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad mix; sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss gently again to ensure even coverage.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: - For added creaminess, consider mixing in feta cheese or substituting pecans with walnuts. - Experiment with different dressings like a citrus vinaigrette for unique flavor profiles.