Cucumber salad with fresh herbs, orange slices and zest
4 servings
15 minutes
This refreshing cucumber salad with orange and fresh herbs takes us to sunny Greece, where the simplicity and freshness of ingredients are the foundation of culinary traditions. Crunchy cucumber slices harmoniously blend with the juicy sweetness of orange, while a fragrant dressing made from olive oil, lemon juice, and spices elevates the dish. Oregano, rosemary, thyme, and mint add a Mediterranean touch, filling the salad with a rich bouquet of flavors. This salad not only refreshes in summer heat but also perfectly complements fish and meat dishes, turning a meal into a true celebration of taste.
1
Wash the cucumbers and oranges. Peel the oranges, remove the white fibers, and slice the oranges into thin pieces.
- Oranges: 2 pieces
- Cucumbers: 6 pieces
2
Slice the cucumbers into thin slices (you can use a slicer/mandoline).
- Cucumbers: 6 pieces
3
Mix salt and two types of pepper in a glass or stainless steel container, add lemon juice. Slowly pour in olive oil while constantly stirring.
- Coarse salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Pink peppercorns: to taste
- Lemon: 1 piece
- Extra virgin olive oil: 100 ml
4
Mix the dressing with orange slices and fresh herbs.
- Oranges: 2 pieces
- Rosemary: 1 teaspoon
- Fresh oregano leaves: 1 teaspoon
- Thyme leaves: to taste
- Mint leaves: 3 g
5
Serve cucumbers on a plate and drizzle with dressing.
- Cucumbers: 6 pieces
6
Add salt to taste.
- Coarse salt: to taste
