Description
Cucumber Salad with Blueberries is a delightful and refreshing dish that perfectly balances the crispness of fresh cucumbers with the sweetness of juicy blueberries. Tossed in a simple balsamic vinaigrette and enhanced with fragrant mint, this vibrant salad is an ideal choice for summer picnics, barbecues, or as a light side dish. Easy to prepare and packed with nutrients, this salad not only tantalizes your taste buds but also evokes nostalgic memories of warm summer days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cucumbers, sliced
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Wash and slice the cucumbers into thin rounds or half-moons.
- Rinse blueberries gently under cold water and pat dry.
- Soak sliced red onion in cold water for 10 minutes to mellow its flavor; drain.
- In a large bowl, combine cucumbers, blueberries, drained onions, and mint leaves.
- In a small bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar and olive oil; pour over salad.
- Toss gently to coat ingredients and serve immediately or chill for an hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No Cooking Required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg