Cucumbers with Mint Vinaigrette
Bright, refreshing, and full of flavor, Cucumbers with Mint Vinaigrette is the perfect no-cook dish for warm days or when you need a light, healthy side. This easy recipe features crisp, thinly sliced English cucumbers tossed in a zesty homemade vinaigrette bursting with the vibrant flavors of fresh mint, lemon juice, honey, and Dijon mustard. Ready in just 10 minutes, this dish requires minimal effort but delivers maximum taste, making it an ideal crowd-pleaser for barbecues, picnics, or dinner parties. Let the cucumbers marinate for added depth, and serve them chilled for a cool, hydrating treat. Perfect as an appetizer, salad, or side dish, this recipe is a shining example of effortless summer cuisine.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large English cucumber
- 0.25 cup Fresh mint leaves
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the cucumbers thoroughly. Using a sharp knife or a mandoline slicer, thinly slice the cucumbers into rounds. Set them aside in a large mixing bowl.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, fresh lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until the mixture is smooth and emulsified.
Finely chop the fresh mint leaves and add them to the vinaigrette. Stir well to combine.
Pour the mint vinaigrette over the sliced cucumbers and toss gently until all the cucumber slices are evenly coated.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary by adding more salt or pepper.
Cover the mixing bowl and let the cucumbers marinate in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve the cucumbers chilled as a refreshing appetizer, salad, or side dish. Optionally, garnish with a few extra mint leaves for presentation.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
540 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.2 g | 55% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.5 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1257 mg | 55% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 38.9 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.2 g | 33% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.6 g | ||
| Protein | 7.3 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 288 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 7.5 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 1317 mg | 28% | |
*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.
