Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Begin by thoroughly washing your English cucumbers. Using a vegetable peeler, remove the outer skin of both cucumbers. Then, carefully cut each cucumber in half lengthwise. With a spoon, gently scoop out and discard the watery seeds from the center of each cucumber half. Once seeded, slice the cucumber halves thinly into rounds, aiming for a thickness of about 1/4 inch. Set the sliced cucumbers aside in a large mixing bowl.1 lb English cucumbers
- To the bowl with the sliced cucumbers, add the halved or quartered cherry tomatoes and the finely chopped red onion. These ingredients will provide pops of color, sweetness, and a mild pungent contrast to the other salad elements.1 lb English cucumbers, 1 cup cherry tomatoes, 1/2 cup red onion
- In a separate medium-sized bowl, combine all the ingredients for the Caesar dressing. Add the mayonnaise, minced garlic, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, and a pinch of salt. Whisk these ingredients together vigorously until they are thoroughly combined and the dressing is smooth and creamy. Taste the dressing and adjust the salt and pepper if needed to suit your preference.1/2 cup mayonnaise, 2 cloves garlic, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, Pinch salt
- Pour the prepared Caesar dressing over the cucumber, tomato, and red onion mixture in the large mixing bowl. Gently toss all the ingredients together, ensuring that the vegetables are evenly coated with the creamy dressing.1 cup cherry tomatoes, 1/2 cup red onion, 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 2 cloves garlic, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, Pinch salt
- Add the shaved Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh parsley to the salad. Gently fold them into the mixture until they are distributed throughout the salad. The parsley will add a burst of fresh, herbaceous flavor and a vibrant green hue.1/2 cup shaved Parmesan cheese, 1/4 cup fresh parsley
- Just before serving, add the toasted croutons to the salad and give it one final, gentle toss to distribute them. This ensures the croutons stay delightfully crispy. Garnish with additional shaved Parmesan cheese, if desired. Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor experience.1/2 cup shaved Parmesan cheese, 1/4 cup toasted croutons
Notes
To store leftover Cucumber Caesar Salad, it's best to keep the salad and the dressing separate if possible. If you've already dressed the salad, store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for no more than 1-2 days.
Reheating is generally not recommended as this salad is best served cold and crisp.
Freezing this salad is not advisable due to its high water content, which will drastically alter its texture.
Reheating is generally not recommended as this salad is best served cold and crisp.
Freezing this salad is not advisable due to its high water content, which will drastically alter its texture.
