Bengali-Style Cucumber and Tomato Salad with Mint
A refreshing and light salad featuring crisp cucumbers, ripe tomatoes, and a zesty mint dressing. This asian-inspired salads ready in about 10 minutes pairs (1 cup / 150 g), diced Tomatoes, (5 g), chopped Fresh mint, (40 g), thinly sliced Red onion 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 4, 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 (1 lb / 450 g), peeled and diced Cucumbers
- 2 (1 cup / 150 g), diced Tomatoes
- 1/4 cup (5 g), chopped Fresh mint
- 1/4 cup (40 g), thinly sliced Red onion
- 2 tbsp Fresh lime juice
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Sugar
Instructions
- Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 2 diced cucumbers, 2 diced tomatoes, 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion, and 1/4 cup chopped mint.
- Step 2: Whisk together 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp sugar until well combined.
- Step 3: Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Step 4: Let the salad sit for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Bengali-Style Cucumber and Tomato Salad with Mint take to make?
Total time is about 10 minutes (10 min prep + 0 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Bengali-Style Cucumber and Tomato Salad with Mint?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep (5 g), chopped fresh mint from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Bengali-Style Cucumber and Tomato Salad with Mint?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Bengali-Style Cucumber and Tomato Salad with Mint for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Bengali-Style Cucumber and Tomato Salad with Mint?
Asian salads like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
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Kids gobbled it up without complaints — that's a 5-star in my book.
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Made exactly as written. Wouldn't change a thing.
- ★★★★☆
Nice recipe! Presentation was beautiful. Flavor was good, not great.
