Sweet Cucumber and Mandarin Orange Salad

Bright, refreshing, and bursting with vibrant flavors, this Sweet Cucumber and Mandarin Orange Salad is the perfect combination of crisp cucumbers, juicy mandarin oranges, and the zesty kick of lime. Enhanced with the subtle sweetness of honey, a hint of fresh mint, and a touch of red onion for contrast, this no-cook salad comes together in just 15 minutes, making it an ideal side dish for any occasion. A drizzle of homemade honey-lime dressing ties everything together beautifully, creating a balance of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors that’s both healthy and satisfying. Served chilled, it’s a versatile recipe that complements summer barbecues, light lunches, or serves as a refreshing palate cleanser in any meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 medium Cucumber
• 2 cups Mandarin oranges (fresh or canned)
• 0.25 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons Fresh mint leaves, chopped
• 2 tablespoons Honey
• 2 tablespoons Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.125 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and peel the cucumbers. Slice them into thin rounds or half-moons based on your preference.

Step 2

If using fresh mandarin oranges, peel them and separate them into segments. If using canned mandarin oranges, drain them and pat dry with a paper towel.

Step 3

Thinly slice the red onion and chop the fresh mint leaves.

Step 4

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the honey, lime juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 5

In a large salad bowl, combine the cucumber slices, mandarin orange segments, sliced red onion, and chopped mint leaves.

Step 6

Drizzle the honey-lime dressing over the salad and gently toss the ingredients until they are evenly coated.

Step 7

Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper, if needed.

Step 8

Let the salad sit for 5-10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld, or serve immediately for a crisp and refreshing dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1024.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	585.4

Total Fat 14.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.5g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 637.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 118.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.7g	0%
Total Sugars 91.6g
Protein 5.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 167.8mg	0%
Iron 2.9mg	0%
Potassium 1205.9mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 21.2%

Protein: 3.7%

Carbs: 75.1%