Description
Cool Cucumber & Mint Salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish that perfectly complements any summer gathering, especially Father’s Day. This quick salad features crisp cucumbers tossed with fragrant mint leaves and zesty lime dressing, creating a delightful burst of flavor in every bite. Ready in just 15 minutes, it serves as an impressive side or a standalone snack that your dad will love. Enjoy the lightness and freshness of this salad that brings sunshine to your table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cucumbers, sliced
- 1 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash cucumbers thoroughly and slice them into thin rounds or half-moons. Roughly chop the mint leaves.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper until fully combined.
- In a large bowl, toss cucumber slices with chopped mint. Drizzle the dressing over and gently mix until well-coated.
- Refrigerate for 10-15 minutes to allow flavors to meld together.
- Transfer to plates or serve family-style in a large bowl, garnished with extra mint if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg