Crisp Cucumber & Beetroot Salad
Ingredients
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1 large cucumber, thinly sliced
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1–2 cooked beetroots, diced or thinly sliced
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¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
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2 tbsp fresh dill or parsley, chopped
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1 tbsp sesame seeds or crushed walnuts (optional)
Dressing
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1 tbsp olive oil (or ½ tbsp for lighter option)
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1–2 tsp lemon juice or apple cider vinegar
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½ tsp salt
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¼ tsp black pepper
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½ tsp honey (optional)
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Optional: ½ tsp mustard for extra flavor
🥣 Instructions
1. Prep the veggies
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Slice cucumber thinly (rounds or half-moons).
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Dice or slice cooked beetroot.
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Slice red onion if using.
2. Make the dressing
Mix together: olive oil + lemon/vinegar + salt + pepper + honey/mustard (if using).
3. Combine
In a bowl, add cucumber + beetroot + onion.
Pour dressing over the top and toss gently (beetroot may tint everything pink—normal!).
4. Garnish & serve
Top with chopped dill/parsley and sesame seeds or nuts.
Serve chilled for best crunch.

