Cucumber Melon Salad with Mint
A simple, refreshing cucumber melon salad made with the best of summer produce, this is an excellent light dish for summertime.
Servings 4 people
Calories 77kcal
Ingredients
- 1 large cucumber chopped
- 1 medium melon cantaloupe or similar, peeled and chopped
- ½ medium red onion thinly sliced
- Small handful mint chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Zest of a lemon
- Juice of a lemon about 3 tablespoons
- ½ teaspoon sea salt to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add the chopped cucumber and melon, sliced onion, mint, olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to a large bowl. Mix well to combine.1 large cucumber, 1 medium melon, ½ medium red onion, Small handful mint, 2 tablespoons olive oil, Zest of a lemon, Juice of a lemon, ½ teaspoon sea salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Set the salad aside and let it rest for about 15 minutes at room temperature (it can sit for up to about an hour, covered). Check the seasoning and adjust for salt and acidity, and serve.
- Store leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator for a couple of days.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 77kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 297mg | Potassium: 119mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 61IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 0.3mg