Description
Cool cucumber blueberry salad offers Mediterranean freshness with unexpected flavor combinations. Crisp ingredients and zesty mint dressing make refreshing summer dining perfect for enjoying with friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cucumbers
- 1 pint (340 g) blueberries
- ½ cup (43 g) sliced almonds
Herbs and Seasonings:
- ¼ cup (8 g) fresh mint
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
Dressing Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons (45 ml) lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
- 1 tablespoon (21 g) honey (or maple syrup)
Instructions
- Prepare fresh cucumbers by cutting them into uniform, small morsels, placing them in a spacious mixing vessel.
- Gently incorporate plump blueberries and crunchy sliced almonds into the cucumber base.
- Transform mint leaves into delicate, elegant ribbons by stacking, rolling, and precisely slicing them lengthwise.
- Sprinkle the gossamer mint strips throughout the salad mixture, ensuring even distribution.
- Create a vibrant dressing by whisking together tangy lemon juice, smooth olive oil, golden honey, subtle salt, and aromatic pepper in a compact mixing bowl.
- Drizzle the luminous dressing over the salad components, carefully folding to ensure each ingredient receives a glossy, flavor-enhancing coating.
- For optimal taste and texture, serve the salad immediately or chill briefly to allow flavors to meld and intensify.
Notes
- This refreshing summer salad combines the crisp coolness of cucumbers with sweet bursts of blueberries for a delightful flavor contrast.
- Fresh mint ribbons add a bright, aromatic touch that elevates the entire dish with a vibrant herbal note.
- Choose ripe, plump blueberries and crisp cucumbers to ensure the best taste and texture in your salad.
- The simple honey-lemon dressing provides a light, tangy coating that ties all the ingredients together beautifully.
- Serve chilled for maximum refreshment, perfect as a quick side dish or light lunch on hot days.
- Sliced almonds contribute a delightful crunch and nutty undertone that complements the soft fruits and veggies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 63 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg