Refreshing Cucumber & Pine Nut Salad with Buckwheat Honey Dressing
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About Refreshing Cucumber & Pine Nut Salad with Buckwheat Honey Dressing
This vibrant Cucumber & Pine Nut Salad is a delightful and healthy recipe perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a light lunch. The crisp English cucumber, combined with crunchy pine nuts and a unique buckwheat honey dressing, creates a symphony of flavors and textures.I developed this recipe using Goindiaorganic Buckwheat Honey, a honey I previously featured in my Oats & Peas Congee recipe. Its rich flavor and deep color beautifully complement the fresh cucumber and provide a subtle sweetness that elevates the entire salad.This simple yet elegant salad is packed with nutrients and antioxidants, making it a delicious and wholesome choice for a healthy start to your day. Prepare to be amazed by the burst of freshness in every bite!
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Prep15 minutes
Total15 minutes
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 2 English Cucumbers grated lengthwise
- 1/2 Onion thinly sliced, red
- 2 tbsp Spring Onions finely chopped, white and green parts
- 1/4 cup Pine Nuts toasted lightly for enhanced flavor
Honey-Lemon Dressing
- 2 tbsp Buckwheat Honey or your favorite honey
- 1 tbsp Lemon Juice freshly squeezed is best
- 1 tsp Salt to taste
- 1/2 tsp Pepper freshly ground, black
- 1 tbsp Virgin Olive Oil extra
Instructions
Prepare the Dressing
- Whisk together the buckwheat honey, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and olive oil in a small bowl. Set aside.
Prepare the Salad
- Grate the English cucumbers lengthwise and gently squeeze out excess water. This is crucial for preventing a watery salad.
- Add the grated cucumber, sliced red onion, and chopped spring onions to a medium-sized bowl.
- Add the toasted pine nuts to the bowl.
- Pour the prepared dressing over the salad.
- Gently toss to combine, ensuring all the ingredients are coated evenly.
Serve
- Serve the salad immediately to enjoy its optimal freshness and crunch.
Recipe Notes
Expert Tips for the Best Cucumber & Pine Nut Salad
- For the most intense flavor, toast the pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat until lightly golden brown and fragrant. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
- If you don't have English cucumbers, regular cucumbers will work, but be sure to peel and seed them to remove bitterness.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of salt, pepper, and lemon juice to suit your taste preferences.
- For an extra burst of flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the dressing.
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Recipe Nutrition
Calories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 4gFat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4.8gMonounsaturated Fat: 9.6gSodium: 1710mgFiber: 2gSugar: 11g
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Such a perfect dish! Thank you.
Great recipe! I’m eager to try it.
This looks so inviting! Thank you.
Looks so flavorful! Thanks for posting.
This is awesome! Can’t wait to cook it.