Cranberry Mint Marinated Cucumbers
Elevate your salad game with these refreshing Cranberry Mint Marinated Cucumbers—a vibrant, tangy dish that’s as beautiful as it is flavorful. Thinly sliced English cucumbers are infused with a bold marinade of unsweetened cranberry juice, apple cider vinegar, and a touch of honey, perfectly balanced with fresh mint and optional red pepper flakes for subtle heat. This no-cook recipe is quick to prepare, requiring just 15 minutes of hands-on time before letting the flavors meld in the fridge for a few hours or overnight. Whether served as a crisp side dish or a light snack, this delightful combination of sweet, tart, and herbaceous notes is guaranteed to impress. Perfect for summer gatherings or healthy meal prep, these marinated cucumbers add a sophisticated twist to any table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 whole English cucumbers
- 10 leaves Fresh mint leaves
- 1 cup Cranberry juice (unsweetened)
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Wash the cucumbers thoroughly under running water and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.
Using a mandoline slicer or a sharp knife, slice the cucumbers thinly into rounds approximately 1/8 inch thick. Transfer the slices to a large mixing bowl.
In a small bowl or measuring cup, combine the cranberry juice, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes if using. Whisk well until the honey is fully dissolved.
Chop the fresh mint leaves finely and add them to the mixing bowl with the cucumber slices.
Pour the cranberry juice mixture over the cucumbers and mint. Toss gently to ensure all cucumber slices are evenly coated in the marinade.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or transfer the mixture to an airtight container. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld and marinate. For best results, marinate overnight.
Before serving, give the cucumbers a gentle toss to redistribute the marinade. Serve chilled as a side dish or enjoy on its own as a refreshing snack.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
308 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.0 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1204 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 77.7 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.5 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 54.0 g | ||
| Protein | 7.9 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 169 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 3.6 mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 1444 mg | 31% | |
*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.
