Ginger-Lime Cucumber Salad

INFO

Servings: 4-6 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons lime juice
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
• 1 teaspoon finely grated lime zest
• 2 English cucumbers, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced into half-moons
• S alt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 handful mint leaves (about ½ cup, loosely packed)
• 1 handful basil leaves (about ½ cup, loosely packed)
• 2 scallions, trimmed

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, honey, ginger and lime zest. Toss with the sliced cucumbers and season generously with salt and pepper. Set aside for at least 10 minutes at room temperature or up to 2 hours refrigerated.

2. While the cucumbers marinate, finely chop the mint and basil. Thinly slice the scallions. Mix the herbs into the cucumber salad. Serve at room temperature or chilled.