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English cucumber salad with balsamic vinaigrette

February 17, 2026

Recipe

English cucumbers have a mild taste. They work best in this recipe, but you can use any type of cucumber.

Serves 4

English cucumbers have a mild taste. They work best in this recipe, but you can use any type of cucumber.

In a small saucepan, add the rosemary, vinegar and olive oil. Heat over very low heat to blend and strengthen the flavors, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and whisk in the mustard until well blended.

In a serving bowl, add the cucumber slices. Pour the dressing over the cucumbers and toss to coat evenly. Add the black pepper to taste. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 English cucumber with peel (8 to 9 inches in length), washed and thinly sliced
Cracked black pepper, to taste

DASH Eating Plan Servings

Dairy foods (low-fat or fat-free) 1 Fats and oils Fruits Grains and grain products Meats, poultry and fish Nuts, seeds and dry beans Sweets 1 Vegetables

Diabetes Meal Plan Choices

Fats Dairy foods (low-fat or fat-free) Fruits Meat and meat substitutes Milk and milk products Nonstarchy vegetables Starches Sweets, desserts and other carbohydrates

Mayo Clinic Healthy Weight Pyramid Servings

Carbohydrates 1 Fats Fruits Protein and dairy Sweets 1 Vegetables

Nutritional analysis per serving

Calcium 68 Calories 4 g Total carbohydrate Cholesterol 1 g Dietary fiber 4 g Monounsaturated fat Potassium 0.5 g Protein 1 g Saturated fat 1 cup Serving size 88 mg Sodium 5 g Total fat