**Cucumber Salad with Oranges and Mint: A Refreshing Summer Treat**
As the sun shines brightly and temperatures soar, our bodies crave dishes that are light, refreshing, and packed with nutrients. Among the many delectable summer salads, one that truly stands out is the Cucumber Salad with Oranges and Mint. This vibrant dish is a symphony of flavors, textures, and colors, offering a delightful balance of sweetness, tanginess, and a hint of herbaceousness. With its minimal ingredients and simple preparation method, this salad is perfect for those seeking a quick and healthy meal option. Join us as we delve into the culinary journey of creating this refreshing salad, exploring variations and additional recipes to tantalize your taste buds.
ORANGE-CUCUMBER LETTUCE SALAD
I've always loved my grandma's recipe for spinach-mandarin salad, so when I found this recipe, I knew it was one I had to try. It's easy to make and great for special occasions. I treasure this recipe and have passed it on to many. -Valerie Belley, St. Louis, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 10m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- On two salad plates, arrange the lettuce, orange sections and cucumber. In a small bowl, whisk the orange juice, honey, oil and vinegar. Drizzle over salads.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 259 calories, Fat 14g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 8mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
MINTED CUCUMBER SALAD
Fresh herbs and a light vinaigrette season the garden-fresh cucumbers and tomatoes in this easy salad. I'm a busy pastor's wife and mother and am always looking for new recipes that can be prepared quickly but don't sacrifice taste or nutrition. -Debbie Purdue, Westland, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the lemon juice, oil, salt and pepper. Add to cucumber mixture; toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 113 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 403mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CUCUMBER SALAD WITH ORANGES AND MINT
This was so refreshing and unique. I couldn't stop eating this. A welcome change from the creamy cucumber salads I was used to. This goes great as a side with wraps or tacos. Originally from Quick Fix. Don't make this too far in advance as the cukes will wilt over time.
Provided by HeatherFeather
Categories Oranges
Time 10m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine cucumber, oranges, mint, vinegar, and oil.
- Toss to combine.
- Season, to taste, with salt and black pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 51.2, Fat 1.7, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 2.3, Carbohydrate 9.5, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 6.8, Protein 0.8
CHILLED MELON, CUCUMBER AND MINT SALAD
Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli
Categories side-dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place the melons on a flat surface and split each one in half. Scoop out and discard the seeds. Use the larger-size scoop on a melon baller to scoop out the flesh. The goal is to tightly pack about 6 generous cups of melon flesh and then hollow the four melon halves out for presentation. Scrape the halves with a spoon to smooth the insides and gather additional flesh (and trap any juices) in a separate bowl until you have 1 heaping cup. Save the melon halves. Refrigerate the melon balls.
- Place the melon scraps and juices in a blender and add 3 tablespoons of the olive oil, the lime zest and juice and honey. Puree until smooth and taste for seasoning. Add more honey, if needed. Add a splash of water if more liquid is needed to make a smooth puree. Refrigerate.
- In a medium bowl, toss the cucumbers with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and a generous amount of black pepper. Toss the melon balls with the dressing. Sprinkle the cucumbers and mint over the melon and mix a little. Fill the melon halves.
ORANGE, RADISH, AND MINT SALAD
Steps:
- Cut the top and bottom off of each orange. Stand the orange on 1 end on a cutting board and, following the curve of the fruit, cut away the skin and pith of the orange. Cut each orange section out of its pith.
- In a medium bowl toss together the orange sections, onion, radishes, and mint leaves. Drizzle with oil and season with salt and pepper.
ORANGE CUCUMBER SALAD
Provided by Marian Burros
Categories easy, lunch, quick, salads and dressings
Time 15m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Peel oranges, and cut section in half and separate.
- Wash, trim and thinly slice the cucumber; mince the onion.
- Whisk vinegar, orange juice and olive oil in bowl. Chop mint; add with oranges and cucumbers. Mix well.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 92, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 19 grams, Fat 2 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 71 milligrams, Sugar 15 grams, TransFat 0 grams
CUCUMBER AND TOMATO SALAD WITH CILANTRO AND MINT
Greater Los Angeles is a collection of not just smaller cities but also exotic populations. Among those cities is Glendale (not so small: it would be the second-most-populous city in New England), a center of the Armenian diaspora and home to one of the world's largest Armenian populations outside Armenia. Fleeing religious violence in the late 19th century, genocide in the early 20th or the Soviet Union after that, Armenian Californians became integral in the development of the fig, raisin and bulgur businesses. They also opened restaurants. This salad comes from one of them, Adana. The chef and owner, Edward Khechemyan, gave me the recipe in 2013.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories quick, salads and dressings
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine all of the ingredients in a bowl; toss, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 72, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 309 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams
CUCUMBER AND FENNEL WITH ORANGE MINT DRESSING
Make and share this Cucumber and Fennel With Orange Mint Dressing recipe from Food.com.
Provided by ksenko
Categories Vegetable
Time 15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine the cucumber, fennel, apple, and lemon juice in a serving bowl and gently mix.
- In a small bowl, whisk the orange juice through paprika until emulsified.
- Season with salt and pepper and pour over salad.
- Serve immediately or marinade covered, in refrigerator for 1-2 hours.
- Toss before serving and garnish with toasted nuts.
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh, ripe cucumbers and oranges. Look for cucumbers that are firm and have a deep green color. Oranges should be heavy for their size and have a bright orange color.
- If you don't have fresh mint, you can use dried mint instead. Just be sure to use half the amount, as dried mint is more concentrated than fresh mint.
- To make the salad ahead of time, simply combine all of the ingredients except for the mint and oranges. Cover the salad and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Just before serving, stir in the mint and oranges.
- This salad is also a great way to use up leftover oranges. If you have any oranges that are starting to go bad, simply peel and segment them and add them to the salad.
Conclusion:
This cucumber salad with oranges and mint is a refreshing and flavorful side dish that is perfect for summer gatherings. It is also a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. The combination of cucumbers, oranges, and mint is a classic combination that is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you are looking for a light and refreshing salad, give this cucumber salad with oranges and mint a try.
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