Description
A vibrant and refreshing salad featuring crisp cucumber, sweet melon, and aromatic mint, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large cucumber, sliced
- 1 ripe melon (cantaloupe or honeydew), cubed
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash the cucumber thoroughly under cool water and slice it into thin rounds.
- Cut the melon in half, scoop out the seeds, and extract the flesh into bite-sized cubes.
- Combine the cucumber slices and melon cubes in a mixing bowl.
- Add the chopped mint leaves and drizzle with lime juice.
- Toss gently to coat each piece without mashing the fruits.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 15 minutes before serving to enhance the flavors.
Notes
This salad can be made a few hours in advance and holds up well in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No Cooking Required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg