Cucumber Blueberry Salad with Mint and Almonds Recipe
A refreshing and vibrant Cucumber Blueberry Salad featuring crisp cucumbers, juicy blueberries, and crunchy almonds tossed in a zesty lemon-mint dressing. Perfect as a light side dish or a healthy snack, this salad combines fresh flavors with a touch of sweetness and herbaceous mint, making it ideal for warm weather or anytime you crave a quick, nutritious dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 2 cucumbers
- 1 pint blueberries
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- 1/4 cup fresh mint
Dressing Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice (juice of 1 lemon)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey (or maple syrup)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the salad base: Slice the cucumbers into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large mixing bowl. Add the blueberries and sliced almonds to the bowl, combining these fresh ingredients evenly.
- Prepare the mint: Stack the fresh mint leaves, roll them tightly into a bundle, then slice into long, thin ribbons (a technique known as chiffonade). Add the mint ribbons to the bowl with the other salad ingredients.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, honey (or maple syrup), salt, and pepper until well emulsified and combined into a smooth dressing.
- Toss the salad: Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss to ensure everything is evenly coated with the flavorful dressing.
- Serve or chill: The salad can be served immediately for the freshest taste or covered and refrigerated until ready to serve, allowing the flavors to meld for a short time.
Notes
- For a vegan option, substitute honey with maple syrup as indicated.
- Use fresh, ripe blueberries for the best sweetness and flavor.
- To save time, pre-sliced almonds can be used, but toasting them slightly enhances their flavor.
- This salad is best consumed within 1-2 days for optimal freshness.
- Mint can be adjusted or substituted with fresh basil for a different herbal note.
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