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Cucumber Caesar Salad

Refreshing Cucumber Caesar Salad: A No-Lettuce Delight

Cucumber Caesar Salad is a light, refreshing twist on a classic favorite, perfect for warm summer evenings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 medium English Cucumbers Sliced into thin rounds
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt For drawing out moisture
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs For crunchy topping
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Shaved
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Neutral Oil Canola or grapeseed
  • 2 fillets Anchovy Fillets Omit for vegetarian version
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly cracked
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed
  • 1/4 cup Mayonnaise Or Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard Or yellow mustard

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • skillet
  • Colander

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Wash the cucumbers, slice them into thin rounds, and sprinkle kosher salt over them. Let them drain in a colander for 30 minutes.
  2. In a skillet, heat a tablespoon of neutral oil over medium heat. Add panko breadcrumbs and toast until golden brown, about 2 minutes.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine chopped anchovy fillets, minced garlic, lemon juice, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Gradually drizzle in neutral oil while whisking until smooth.
  4. Pat dry the drained cucumbers and place them in a bowl. Pour the dressing over the cucumbers and toss gently.
  5. Transfer to a serving plate, top with toasted panko breadcrumbs and shaved Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 6gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Make the dressing ahead of time and store in the fridge. This salad is best served fresh, but leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

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