CUCUMBER AND POMEGRANATE SALAD

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This recipe is adapted from "Lucid Food: Cooking for an Eco-Conscious Life", a cookbook that concentrates on local and sustainable eating and recipes, while reducing your carbon footprint.... What an amazingly simple, delicious and BEAUTIFUL salad this is!!! Soooo colorful!

Provided by Raquel Grinnell

Categories     Vegetable

Time 10m

Yield 1 salad, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cucumbers, peeled, halved and seeds removed
1 pomegranate, seeds only
1/4 cup scallion, thinly sliced green parts only
1/2 cup cilantro leaf, fresh
lime, juice of one
3 tablespoons olive oil
salt
1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Cut the cucumbers into quarter-inch slices and place in a bowl.
  • with all but 4 tablespoons of the pomegranate seeds.
  • Add the scallions, cilantro leaves, lime juice and olive oil.
  • Toss and season with salt.
  • Divide the salad among four bowls and top with the crumbled feta, the remaining pomegranate seeds and a few grinds of pepper before serving.

Kwanele Tafane
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vitamin C.


Mudassir Baloch
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I love the combination of sweet and savory in this salad. It's a perfect balance.


Shahbaz hussain
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


SS Jeremiah
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved it!


Casey Garforth
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover pomegranate seeds.


Umer Tariq
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I love the crunch of the cucumbers and the pop of the pomegranate seeds in this salad.


Yabameh Samuel
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This salad is a great way to sneak some extra vegetables into your diet.


Sunar Bangla channel
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I'm not a huge fan of cucumbers, but I really enjoyed this salad. The pomegranate and mint really helped to offset the cucumber flavor.


Hussein Mumin
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This salad is so refreshing and light. It's perfect for a summer lunch or dinner.


PandaGaming
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I love the sweet and sour flavor of this salad. It's a perfect balance.


Wayoo Dorah
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This salad is a great way to cool down on a hot summer day.


Rudra bdr Karki
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I added some grilled chicken to this salad and it was a great way to make it a more substantial meal.


Scott Dowell
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I made this salad exactly as the recipe says and it turned out perfectly. I highly recommend it!


Stephen Egyir
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Shibaan Attari
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I love the vibrant color of this salad. It's so inviting and makes me want to eat it!


MIs MINI
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This salad is so easy to make and it's a great way to use up leftover cucumbers.


Susan Mueni
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I'm not usually a fan of cucumber salads, but this one is a game-changer. The pomegranate and mint really elevate the dish.


SOHAIB FF
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I made this salad for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


Haris muhammad
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful! The combination of cucumber, pomegranate, and mint is perfect.


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