Most Refreshing Cucumber Mint Salad

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Crunchy cucumber slices tossed with fresh mint, lemon, and olive oil for a light, cooling side dish. This Mediterranean-inspired salad recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, pairs cucumber, 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 80 calories and feeds 6, 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.

Prep: 10 min Serves 6 Mediterranean cuisine 80 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Dice 2 medium cucumbers into 1/2-inch cubes. Finely chop 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves.
  2. Step 2: In a large bowl, combine cucumber, mint, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper. Squeeze juice of 1 lemon over the mixture.
  3. Step 3: Drizzle in 3 tbsp olive oil and toss until evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  4. Step 4: Before serving, give the salad a final toss and garnish with additional mint and lemon zest.

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