Cucumber and Fennel with Orange Mint Dressing
Bright, refreshing, and bursting with flavor, this Cucumber and Fennel Salad with Orange Mint Dressing is a showstopper that perfectly balances crisp textures and zesty aromas. Thinly sliced cucumbers and fennel come together in a vibrant medley, while the sweet and tangy dressing—featuring freshly squeezed orange juice, fragrant mint, and a touch of honey—infuses every bite with citrusy flair. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this salad is as simple as it is stunning. Perfect for summer picnics, light lunches, or as a side dish to grilled proteins, this recipe delivers a healthy, low-calorie option that’s endlessly refreshing. Serve it chilled for maximum flavor impact and let your taste buds revel in this vibrant, herbaceous delight!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium cucumber
- 1 large fennel bulb
- 10 leaves fresh mint leaves
- 3 tablespoons orange juice
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the cucumbers and fennel bulb thoroughly.
Slice the cucumbers thinly into rounds using a sharp knife or mandoline slicer.
Remove the stalks and base from the fennel bulb and thinly slice the bulb into strips.
Combine the cucumber slices and fennel strips together in a large mixing bowl.
Finely chop the fresh mint leaves and set aside.
In a small bowl, combine the orange juice, orange zest, olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing. Whisk until emulsified.
Stir the chopped mint leaves into the dressing for added freshness.
Pour the dressing over the cucumber and fennel mixture, and toss gently to coat evenly.
Let the salad sit for 5-10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
111 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.1 g | 9% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.0 g | 5% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 284 mg | 12% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 12.0 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.0 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.1 g | ||
| Protein | 1.8 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 59 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 489 mg | 10% | |
*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.
