Description
Refreshing and light, this Cucumber Caesar Salad is perfect for summer gatherings. Featuring crisp cucumbers, crunchy romaine, creamy Caesar dressing, and a sprinkle of Parmesan, this salad is a delightful blend of textures and flavors. Easy to prepare, it’s the ideal dish to impress your guests at barbecues or picnics. Enjoy a bite of summer bliss in every forkful!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cucumbers, sliced
- 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/2 cup Caesar dressing
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup croutons (preferably garlic-flavored)
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Wash cucumbers and romaine lettuce under cold water. Slice cucumbers into rounds and chop romaine into bite-sized pieces.
- In a small bowl, whisk together Caesar dressing and lemon juice until creamy.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine chopped romaine and cucumber slices. Drizzle with the dressing mixture and toss gently.
- Add croutons and Parmesan cheese; fold them into the salad to maintain crunch.
- Season with black pepper to taste and toss once more before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg