Healthy Cucumber Christmas Salad (Printable)

Crisp cucumbers, vibrant pomegranate, and zesty citrus combine in this festive salad.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 large cucumbers, sliced into thin rounds
02 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
03 - 1 red bell pepper, diced

→ Fruit

04 - ½ cup pomegranate seeds

→ Herbs

05 - ¼ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped

→ Dressing

06 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
07 - 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
08 - 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
09 - ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
10 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Garnish

11 - ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a large salad bowl, combine cucumber slices, red onion, red bell pepper, pomegranate seeds, and parsley.
02 - In a small mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey or maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until fully blended.
03 - Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to coat evenly.
04 - Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the salad if using.
05 - Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 1 hour to enhance flavors.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Fresh and vibrant flavors
  • Easy to prepare in 15 minutes
02 -
  • Omit feta cheese or use plant-based alternative for a vegan version
  • Add toasted walnuts or pistachios for extra crunch and festive appeal
03 -
  • Use fresh cucumbers for the best crunch
  • Prepare dressing just before serving to keep flavors fresh
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