Serves 4
15 min
Zesty Cucumber Salad with Pine Nuts
Recipe GLPRb11aa25e4454b0
A light and refreshing salad featuring crisp cucumber slices tossed with creamy avocado, protein-rich hard-boiled eggs, fresh mint, and toasted pine nuts. Brightened with bright lemon juice and fresh lemon zest, then finished with a touch of grapeseed oil for a delicate, zesty finish. Perfect as a side dish or light meal.
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Ingredients
3 cups cucumber, sliced into 1/8-inch rounds (about 1.5 large cucumbers)
3 large eggs, hard boiled and chopped
1 avocado, peeled and diced
3 stalks green onion, chopped
1/3 cup fresh mint, chopped
2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon rind strips
1.5 tablespoons grapeseed oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
Directions
Prepare the cucumber by peeling it and slicing into thin 1/8-inch rounds. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the grapeseed oil, lemon juice, and lemon rind strips until well combined.
Add the sliced cucumber, chopped green onion, fresh mint, hard-boiled eggs, and diced avocado to the bowl with the dressing.
Gently toss all ingredients together until evenly coated with the dressing. Season with kosher salt to taste.
Top the salad with toasted pine nuts and serve immediately.
