Mint Cucumber Salad
Refreshingly light and bursting with bright flavors, this Mint Cucumber Salad is the perfect dish for warm-weather dining or as a cooling complement to any meal. Made with crisp English cucumbers, aromatic fresh mint leaves, and a tangy-sweet lemon dressing, this salad strikes the ideal balance between simplicity and sophistication. Thinly sliced red onion adds a subtle bite, while a drizzle of honey (or maple syrup for a vegan twist) enhances the dressing's zest. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this quick and healthy salad is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Serve it as a vibrant side dish, a light starter, or even a refreshing snack—it's a versatile recipe that's sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 English cucumber
- 1 cup Fresh mint leaves
- 0.5 Red onion
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Honey (or maple syrup for a vegan option)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash the cucumbers thoroughly. Slice the cucumbers thinly using a knife or mandoline slicer and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Finely chop the fresh mint leaves and add them to the bowl with the cucumbers.
Peel and thinly slice the red onion. Add it to the bowl with the other ingredients.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, honey (or maple syrup), salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the cucumber mixture and toss gently to combine, ensuring the dressing evenly coats all the ingredients.
Let the salad sit for 5-10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve immediately. This salad can also be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 day.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
427 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.7 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.2 g | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1221 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 72.6 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.6 g | 91% | |
| Total Sugars | 32.4 g | ||
| Protein | 17.6 g | 35% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 869 mg | 67% | |
| Iron | 24.3 mg | 135% | |
| Potassium | 2615 mg | 56% | |
*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.
