Cucumber Mint Salad

A crisp and refreshing cucumber salad with red onion and fresh mint tossed in a light olive oil and white wine vinaigrette for a cool, herbaceous side dish.

This light and refreshing cucumber salad combines crisp sliced cucumbers, thin red onion, and fresh mint in a simple olive oil and white wine vinegar dressing. The flavors are clean, bright, and cooling, making it an ideal side dish for grilled meats, summer meals, or Mediterranean-inspired dinners. Letting the salad rest briefly before serving allows the vegetables and herbs to absorb the tangy vinaigrette for an even more flavorful bite.

Servings

2-4

Prep Time

10 minutes

Chill Time

15 minutes

Total Time

25 minutes

2 cucumbers, thinly sliced
1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
Salt and pepper, to taste

Preparing the Vegetables
Thinly slice 2 cucumbers and ¼ cup red onion, then place them in a serving bowl.

Adding Fresh Herbs
Sprinkle in ¼ cup chopped fresh mint leaves and toss gently with the cucumbers and onion.

Making the Dressing
Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Tossing and Serving
Toss everything together until evenly coated. Let the salad sit for about 10–15 minutes before serving so the flavors can meld. Serve chilled or at cool room temperature for a light, refreshing side dish.

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