You know those days when you spent so much time working on the main course, that you completely forgot to prepare a side dish? Well, that happens to me a LOT. More often than I’d like to admit. Sometimes I’m too busy, sometimes I’m too lazy, and sometimes I’m just ill-prepared. But on those days, quick and easy Weight Watchers salad recipes like this Cilantro Lime Cucumber Salad, save me. I almost always have these ingredients on hand, and I can throw this together in just a few minutes.
I highly recommend using a mandolin slicer in order to get nice, evenly thin cucumber slices. But it can absolutely be done with a knife too – it’s just not as easy. The flavors are fresh and amazing, and each serving is just 2 Points. I usually prefer to go a bit heavy on the red pepper flakes as I really like that heat, but this time I made it for my kids, so I didn’t use it as much. This salad also makes a perfect, low-calorie side for summer BBQs, so definitely add it to your “must-make this summer list”. Enjoy!
Cilantro Lime Cucumber Salad Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 large English cucumbers - very finely sliced
- 3 tbsp fresh cilantro - chopped
- 1 ½ tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic - minced
- Juice from 2 limes
- Pinch of red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, garlic, red pepper flakes, and salt and pepper.
- Toss cucumbers and cilantro together in a large bowl. Drizzle in dressing and toss to coat.
