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Cucumber Salad with Simple Lemony Dressing

June 13, 2022 By Patricia 24 Comments

Cucumber salad with simple lemony dressing is an ideal dish for the hot weather that’s here to stay for a while. This crunchy salad is filling, fresh, and easy to toss together.

Cucumber salad with lemony dressing is ideal for lunch or dinner.

It’s salad season, people! I mean, it’s always a great time for salad, but come on! It’s summer and it’s hot out and no one wants to stand over a hot stove more than they need to.

Today I have a great salad for you: Cucumber Salad with Simple Lemony Dressing. There’s more to this salad than that, though. It’s just hard to list all the ingredients in the title! I love the crunchy cucumbers and the soft avocado, the zesty black olives and the mild Mozzarella, all partnered up perfectly.

Pile on the Cucumber salad with lemony dressing for your next meal!

We’ve got cukes, tomatoes, avocado (my favorite), olives, and mozzarella cheese bites all tossed together in a super-simple dressing made of only lemon juice and zest, and olive oil (and some salt, pepper, and parsley, too).

And. That’s. It. Simple salads (and dressings) often make the best sort!

Cucumbers are always recommended as a snack when you’re trying to focus on good eating habits. And why not? They’re crunchy, refreshing, they have a high water content, and they’re filling.

Cucumber salad with lemony dressing is loaded with fresh veggies for great flavor!

I’m sure you’ve had cucumber salads before, like this sweet and tangy cucumber ribbon salad, and even tea sandwiches with cucumber (so simple and so fabulous), which I absolutely adore! Bottom line, this crunchy green veggie is versatile and perfect all on its own, too.

Cucumber Salad with Simple Lemony Dressing

The dressing for this salad could not be easier to make: lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, and salt and pepper. Done! If you wanted to get a little crazy (I might just do this next time), add a little mashed up garlic to the mix.

Cucumber salad with lemony dressing is a dreamy dish of fresh veggies!

Ingredients for Cucumber Salad with Simple Lemony Dressing

  • 1 large seedless cucumber (I used an English cucumber)
  • 2 large avocados
  • 2 large tomatoes
  • Black olives, about 1/3 cup
  • Mozzarella cheese – I used fresh Mozzarella pearls – mini-sized Mozzarella balls that pull apart from a large round of cheese. You could use the larger of the small Mozzarella balls and cut them in half or into quarters.
  • 1 large lemon, zested and juiced
  • Olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper
  • Parsley

Not crazy for lemon or don’t have lemons on hand? You could drizzle this salad with balsamic dressing, Ranch dressing, or just a simple olive oil and vinegar mix.

If you don’t like (or have) Mozzarella cheese, use Feta instead. It’s easy to change things up with such simple recipes. This is my go-to salad when I need a quick dish that doesn’t take a lot of time to make.

Cucumber salad with lemony dressing has a great pairing of ingredients and flavors.

This salad feeds four or more people, but it’s not one of those salads that holds up as well as you’d like the following day. I ate this for dinner, freshly made, and had some for lunch the next day, too. After that, the leftovers took a turn for the worse.

Cucumber salad with simple lemony dressing is an ideal dish to serve this summer!

Make this cucumber salad with simple lemony dressing the highlight of your meal. It’s so good, and you probably won’t have to worry about leftovers!

Cucumber salad with simple lemony dressing is easy to make and big on flavor!

Patricia Conte/Grab a Plate

Yields Serves 4-6 people

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Ingredients

    For the dressing:
  • About 3 tablespoons lemon juice, and zest (1-2 teaspoons)
  • About 1/4 cup olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • For the salad:
  • 1 large seedless cucumber (like an English cucumber); some of the skin peeled, cut into 1/2-inch-thick rounds and quartered
  • 2 large tomatoes, seeds discarded, cut into bite-sized chunks
  • 2 large avocados, cut into 1-2-inch chunks
  • 1/3 cup black olives (like Mediterranean-style olives), cut in half
  • 4-6 ounces fresh Mozzarella pearls (or small pieces cut from fresh Mozzarella)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley

Instructions

    For the dressing:
  1. Whisk the ingredients in a bowl. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed. Whisk again just before using and drizzle over the salad.
  2. For the salad:
  3. Add all the ingredients to a large bowl.
  4. Whisk the dressing and drizzle over all the ingredients. Toss gently to coat all the ingredients.
  5. Serve immediately.
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Comments

  1. Yvonne says

    June 13, 2022 at 9:47 am

    Now is the time to put together this easy salad in this sweltering heat!Everyone can enjoy something this refreshing and simple to put together.
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      September 4, 2022 at 7:31 pm

      Yes, yes! That's the name of the game :)
      Reply
  2. Bernice says

    June 13, 2022 at 8:41 pm

    Wow! I have never tried lemon with cucumber but it is a stunning combination. Then add in all the other ingredients (especially the avocado) and this salad is a winner. I'll be making it over and over again.
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      September 4, 2022 at 7:31 pm

      So glad you enjoyed this, Bernice! Cheers!
      Reply
  3. Marta says

    June 14, 2022 at 6:37 am

    I made this cucumber salad to serve at our Sunday Supper Club and it was a hit. I think the lemony dressing was what I loved most. It added a freshness to the already crisp salad that was divine.
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      September 4, 2022 at 7:29 pm

      Oh! So nice to hear - thank you, Marta!
      Reply
  4. Jenny says

    June 14, 2022 at 7:38 am

    I love how easy and healthy your recipe is. I often crave a simple salad where all the ingredients shine. This recipe will be an excellent addition to our summer meal rotation. Thanks so much for the recipe.
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      September 4, 2022 at 7:29 pm

      Thanks very much, Jenny. I'm glad you enjoyed this one!
      Reply
  5. Sean says

    June 14, 2022 at 8:36 pm

    This salad is perfect for the summer. Light and fresh and great for a BBQ.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      September 4, 2022 at 7:29 pm

      Thanks very much, Sean!
      Reply
  6. Megan says

    June 15, 2022 at 3:43 pm

    We loved this salad so much! I served it with some hot smoked salmon and it went perfect together. Thanks for a great recipe.
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      September 4, 2022 at 7:28 pm

      That sounds like a great meal! Thanks so much, Megan!
      Reply
  7. Tammy says

    June 17, 2022 at 10:23 am

    My mom LOVES cucumber salads. This is such a perfect picnic salad too...cool and refreshing. The lemon dressing ties it all together beautifully!
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      September 4, 2022 at 7:28 pm

      Thanks very much, Tammy. I love cukes, too!
      Reply
  8. Veronika says

    June 17, 2022 at 11:05 am

    Love making this salad as a side for pasta or roasted fish. So simple but the mozzarella and olives really make it shine!
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      September 4, 2022 at 7:28 pm

      Thank you, Veronika! Glad you loved it!
      Reply
  9. Michele says

    June 17, 2022 at 2:04 pm

    The lemon dressing on this cucumber salad is so light and refreshing and perfect for summer. I love the addition of the avocado. This is going to be my go to cucumber salad from now on.
    ★★★★★
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    • Patricia says

      September 4, 2022 at 7:27 pm

      That's good to hear, Michele! So glad you liked it!
      Reply
  10. Loreto and Nicoletta says

    June 19, 2022 at 8:51 am

    This is a perfect fresh. Bright summer salad that we would enjoy very much. I fing cucumber to be refreshing and always makes me feel healthy and vibrant. Your dressing is simple and lovely, just what these veggies need to spike their flavor!
    ★★★★★
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    • Patricia says

      September 4, 2022 at 7:27 pm

      Thank you very much! Glad you enjoyed it!
      Reply
  11. Ann says

    June 19, 2022 at 12:27 pm

    I made this salad for camping over the weekend, and it was loved by all! I had so many people request for the recipe! Will definitely be making it again!
    ★★★★★
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    • Patricia says

      September 4, 2022 at 7:27 pm

      Oh! So great to hear! Thanks for your note, Ann!
      Reply
  12. Jeff the Chef says

    June 25, 2022 at 3:56 am

    Wow, you've got so many nice flavors in there! I think the olives would be especially good in this context. And who doesn't love cucumbers? They're so refreshing. I commonly add them to a green salad - who doesn't - but I don't often think of making them the basis for a salad. So thanks for openning my eyes. That dressing also sounds perfect.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      September 4, 2022 at 7:25 pm

      Thanks very much! Hope you enjoy it!
      Reply

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