By Dr. Darcy
Armenian Cucumber, Lemon & Mozzarella Salad(After 3rd Week)
Vegetable, side dish, appetizer, salad, cucumber, easy, budget friendly, simple
Updated at: Mon, 27 Oct 2025 23:29:00 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
13
Low
Glycemic Load
1
Low
Nutrition per serving
Calories99.6 kcal (5%)
Total Fat7.8 g (11%)
Carbs2.3 g (1%)
Sugars0.9 g (1%)
Protein6.3 g (13%)
Sodium348.3 mg (17%)
Fiber0.7 g (2%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
9 servings
1cucumber
large Armenian, 12-15 inches, thinly sliced into half-moons or rounds
0.5red onion
medium, very thinly sliced, optional
⅓ cupfresh parsley
chopped
3 tablespoonsfresh chives
snipped small
1 ½ cupsfat free mozzarella
shredded
4 tablespoonsfresh lemon juice
1 teaspoonlemon zest
1 tablespoonallulose
sugar free honey replacement, or monk fruit, optional
1 teaspoonkosher salt
freshly ground black pepper
to taste
⅓ cupmct oil
Instructions
Step 1
Slice cucumber: No need to peel unless you prefer. Cut into thin slices or half-moons.
Step 2
Step 2 Optional salting: Toss cucumber slices with ½ teaspoon salt in a colander, let sit 15–20 minutes, then pat dry (keeps them extra crisp).
Step 3
Step 3 Make dressing: Whisk lemon juice, zest, MCT OIL, my normal allulose, salt, and pepper in a bowl or jar. Adjust to taste.
Step 4
Step 4 Assemble: In a large bowl, combine cucumber, onion (if using), parsley, and chives. Toss with dressing.
Step 5
Step 5 Add mozzarella right before serving: Fold in gently so they stay creamy.
Step 6
Step 6 Serve chilled or at room temp: About ¾ cup per person.
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