Description
A crisp, vibrant summer salad featuring thin slices of English cucumber and aromatic fresh basil tossed in a bright lemon-olive oil dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large English cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 20 fresh basil leaves, hand-torn
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium lemon, juiced
- 1 pinch flaky sea salt
- 1/2 tsp cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Slice cucumbers into thin, uniform rounds.
- Place cucumbers in a large glass bowl.
- Whisk olive oil and lemon juice together in a small jar until emulsified.
- Drizzle the dressing over the cucumbers and toss gently.
- Fold in the hand-torn basil leaves.
- Season with sea salt and black pepper immediately before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Raw/Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean