5-Minute Cucumber Salad with Mint and Lemon

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-11 · Updated 2026-04-11

A refreshing, crisp salad featuring thinly sliced cucumbers, zesty lemon, and bright mint, perfect for hot days. This Mediterranean-inspired salad recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 5 minutes, pairs cucumbers, fresh mint, lemon into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 120 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 medium, thinly sliced cucumbers
• 1/4 cup, chopped fresh mint
• 1, juiced lemon
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 cup, thinly sliced red onion
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Place 2 thinly sliced cucumbers in a bowl and sprinkle with 1/4 tsp salt. Toss gently and let sit for 5 minutes to draw out excess water.
2. Step 2: While cucumbers drain, whisk together 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 cup chopped mint, 1/4 cup lemon juice, 1/8 tsp black pepper, and 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion.
3. Step 3: Discard any liquid from cucumbers, then add to the dressing bowl. Toss until evenly coated. Serve immediately at room temperature.