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Cucumber Salad

Crisp and Zesty Cucumber Salad Ready in 10 Minutes

This quick and easy Cucumber Salad features fresh cucumbers and a zesty dressing, perfect for warm summer days.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 50
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 medium Cucumbers English or Persian
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Mint minced finely
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Dill optional, chopped
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup White Wine Vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Honey or maple syrup for vegan option
  • to taste Sea Salt
  • to taste Freshly Ground Black Pepper

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • mandoline

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Wash the cucumbers under cool running water and thinly slice them into round pieces (about 1/8 inch thick). Set aside.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine white wine vinegar, honey (or maple syrup), and whisk until well blended. Then add minced fresh mint and chopped dill (if using) and whisk for about 30 seconds.
  3. Pour the dressing over the sliced cucumbers in a large bowl. Gently toss to coat each slice evenly. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and toss again.
  4. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes before serving to let flavors meld. Give it a final stir before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For optimal flavor, ensure cucumbers are thinly sliced and allow the salad to chill. Adjust sweetness of the dressing as necessary.

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