Description
Cool Cucumber & Mint Salad is a refreshing dish perfect for Father’s Day gatherings. This vibrant salad features crisp English cucumbers, aromatic mint, and zesty red onion, all drizzled with a tangy lemon-olive oil dressing. Easy to prepare and bursting with flavor, it’s an ideal complement to grilled meats or as a refreshing starter. Impress Dad and create lasting memories around the dinner table with this delightful dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium English cucumbers (sliced)
- 1 cup fresh mint leaves (chopped)
- ½ medium red onion (thinly sliced)
- ½ cup feta cheese (crumbled)
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and slice the cucumbers into thin rounds.
- Chop the fresh mint leaves roughly.
- Thinly slice the red onion.
- In a large bowl, combine cucumbers, mint, onions, and crumbled feta cheese.
- Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper.
- Toss gently until well combined and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider mixing in diced tomatoes or bell peppers. Prepare ingredients ahead of time but mix just before serving to maintain freshness.