Description
This refreshing Cucumber Blueberry Salad is a perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors, ideal for a light summer meal or a side dish at any gathering. The juicy blueberries, crisp cucumbers, and tangy feta cheese create a delightful combination that is enhanced by the fresh herbs and zesty dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
Cucumbers:
- 2 cups sliced cucumbers (Persian or English)
Blueberries:
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
Feta Cheese:
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
Herbs:
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
Red Onion:
- 2 tablespoons red onion, thinly sliced
Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix cucumbers, blueberries, feta cheese, mint, basil, and red onion.
- Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper.
- Toss: Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine.
- Serve: Serve immediately or chill for 15–20 minutes to let the flavors meld.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, omit the feta or use a plant-based alternative.
- Add toasted nuts like almonds or pistachios for a bit of crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
