Cucumber and Pomegranate Salad
Brighten up your table with this vibrant and refreshing Cucumber and Pomegranate Salad! Bursting with juicy pomegranate seeds, crisp cucumber slices, and fragrant fresh mint, this salad is a delightful blend of textures and flavors. Dressed with a zesty honey-lemon vinaigrette, it’s the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and savory. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this healthy recipe is ideal as a quick side dish or light lunch. Packed with antioxidants and nutrients, this salad not only looks stunning but also provides a nutritious boost with every bite. Serve immediately or lightly chilled for a cooling, irresistible addition to any meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium Cucumber
- 1 cup Pomegranate seeds
- 0.25 cup Red onion
- 2 tablespoons Fresh mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the cucumbers. Slice them into thin rounds or half-moon shapes, depending on your preference.
Finely chop the red onion and fresh mint leaves.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper to prepare the dressing.
In a large serving bowl, combine the cucumber slices, pomegranate seeds, red onion, and chopped mint leaves.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine, ensuring the ingredients are evenly coated.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to your liking.
Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes to let the flavors blend. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
248 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.7 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1196 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 58.4 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.1 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 38.4 g | ||
| Protein | 6.2 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 103 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 1102 mg | 23% | |
*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.
