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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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
Directions
Step 1
Wash the cucumbers thoroughly and pat them dry. Optional: Peel the cucumbers if desired.
Step 2
Slice the cucumbers thinly into rounds or half-moons, depending on your preference, and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Step 3
Finely chop the fresh mint leaves and add them to the bowl with the cucumbers.
Step 4
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.
Step 5
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined to make the dressing.
Step 6
Pour the dressing over the cucumber mixture and toss gently to evenly coat all the ingredients.
Step 7
Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. Add more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to suit your preference.
Step 8
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
| Serving size | (1026.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 489.4 |
| Total Fat 30.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 4.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.9g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1211.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 57.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 14.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 27.5g | |
| Protein 12.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 515.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 13.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2053.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories