Cucumber Mint Salad

This refreshing Cucumber Mint Salad is a vibrant Lebanese dish that combines crisp cucumbers with fragrant mint, creating a perfect low-carb option for warm days. Drizzled with a zesty lemon dressing, it offers a burst of flavor that's both light and satisfying.

Ingredients

• Cucumber - 2 medium, diced
• Fresh mint leaves - 1/4 cup, chopped
• Red onion - 1/4 medium, finely sliced
• Cherry tomatoes - 1/2 cup, halved
• Lemon juice - 2 tablespoons
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon

Steps

1. Wash and dice the cucumbers into bite-sized pieces.
2. Chop the fresh mint leaves and finely slice the red onion.
3. In a mixing bowl, combine the diced cucumbers, chopped mint, sliced red onion, and halved cherry tomatoes.
4. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
5. Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine.
6. Serve immediately, or chill in the refrigerator for 10 minutes before serving to enhance the flavors.

Nutrition

• Calories: 80
• Protein: 1 g
• Carbs: 7 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 200 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 6 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• Low in calories and carbs, making it suitable for low-carb diets.
• Rich in hydration and antioxidants, promoting overall health.

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