Blueberry Cucumber Salad
Brighten up mealtime with this refreshing Blueberry Cucumber Salad, a vibrant medley of flavors and textures that celebrates the best of fresh, wholesome ingredients. Crisp English cucumber slices, juicy bursts of blueberries, and a mix of tender greens form the base, while crumbled feta cheese and crunchy walnuts or pecans add a savory, nutty twist. Fresh mint brings a pop of herbal freshness, perfectly complemented by a tangy-sweet lemon honey vinaigrette. Ready in just 15 minutes, this quick and easy salad is perfect as a light lunch, a colorful side dish, or a show-stopping addition to your next summer gathering. Healthy, flavorful, and irresistibly refreshing, this salad will quickly become a go-to favorite!
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 large English cucumber
- 4 cups mixed greens
- 0.25 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.25 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
Wash and dry the blueberries, cucumber, and mixed greens thoroughly.
Slice the English cucumber into thin rounds. If preferred, you can halve the rounds into semi-circles.
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, cucumber slices, and blueberries.
Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese and chopped walnuts or pecans over the salad.
Chop the fresh mint leaves finely and add them to the salad for a burst of freshness.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad and gently toss to combine all ingredients.
Serve immediately and enjoy this crisp and vibrant Blueberry Cucumber Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
781 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 62.0 g | 79% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.6 g | 73% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 50 mg | 17% | |
| Sodium | 1291 mg | 56% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 49.6 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.7 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.5 g | ||
| Protein | 18.9 g | 38% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 424 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 4.2 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 1151 mg | 24% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
