Cucumbers and Mint Salad
Crisp, cool, and bursting with vibrant flavors, this Cucumbers and Mint Salad is the ultimate refreshing side dish. Featuring crunchy cucumber slices, fragrant fresh mint leaves, and the delicate bite of thinly sliced red onion, this salad is elevated with a light and tangy dressing made from olive oil, lemon juice, and a hint of honey. Ready in just 15 minutes and requiring no cooking, it's a quick and healthy choice perfect for warm days or as a palate-pleasing accompaniment to any meal. Serve it chilled for maximum freshness and enjoy the harmony of sweet, tangy, and herbaceous flavors that make this salad a summer classic. Ideal for those seeking easy, fresh, and vibrant salad recipes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large Cucumber
- 0.5 cup Fresh mint leaves
- 0.25 medium Red onion
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash the cucumbers thoroughly and pat them dry. Optional: Peel the cucumbers if desired.
Slice the cucumbers thinly into rounds or half-moons, depending on your preference, and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Finely chop the fresh mint leaves and add them to the bowl with the cucumbers.
Thinly slice the red onion into very fine slivers and add it to the bowl. To reduce the sharpness of the onion, you can soak the slices in cold water for 5 minutes and then drain before adding to the salad.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the cucumber mixture and toss gently to evenly coat all the ingredients.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. Add more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to suit your preference.
Serve immediately for maximum freshness or refrigerate for up to 1 hour before serving. Enjoy the salad chilled as a refreshing side dish or appetizer.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
489 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.3 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.7 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1211 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 57.8 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.8 g | 53% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.5 g | ||
| Protein | 12.0 g | 24% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 515 mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 13.9 mg | 77% | |
| Potassium | 2053 mg | 44% | |
*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.
