Best Minty Cucumber Salad Recipes

MINTY WATERMELON-CUCUMBER SALAD

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Capturing the fantastic flavors of summer, this refreshing, beautiful watermelon-cucumber salad will be the talk of any picnic or potluck. -Roblynn Hunnisett, Guelph, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 16 servings (3/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

8 cups cubed seedless watermelon
2 English cucumbers, halved lengthwise and sliced
6 green onions, chopped
1/4 cup minced fresh mint
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine watermelon, cucumbers, green onions and mint. In a small bowl, whisk remaining ingredients. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately or refrigerate, covered, up to 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 60 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 78mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

MINTY WATERMELON, CUCUMBER, AND MANGO SALAD

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Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

8 cups seedless or seeded watermelons
1 medium English cucumber halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
2 medium mangos peeled and cubed (2 1/2 cups)
4 green onions chopped
1/3 cup minced fresh mint leaves
1/2 cup chopped pecans (may substitute walnuts)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon sea salt

Steps:

In a large bowl, gently combine the watermelon, cucumber, mango, onions, mint, and nuts. In a small bowl, whisk oil, vinegar, and salt. Pour over watermelon mixture; toss to coat. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

MINTY WATERMELON, CUCUMBER, AND MANGO SALAD

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From the kitchen of: Jordan Payne Light, delicious, and beautiful - this salad will be a star at any picnic or summer dinner.

Provided by Dave Smith @DaveSSmith1

Categories Fruit Salads

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

8 cup(s) watermelon, seedless
1 - cucumber halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
2 - champagne mango peeled and cubed (2 1/2 cups)
4 - green onions chopped
1/3 cup(s) mint, fresh
1/3 cup(s) pecans, in pieces, chopped
2 tablespoon(s) extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoon(s) white balsamic vinegar
1/3 teaspoon(s) sea salt

Steps:

In a large bowl, gently combine the watermelon, cucumber, mango, onions, mint, and nuts. In a small bowl, whisk oil, vinegar, and salt. Pour over watermelon mixture; toss to coat. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours.

MINTY CUCUMBER SALAD

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This refreshing sensation of crunchy cucumbers offers a mild hint of orange and mint flavors that are perfect for spring. Katherine Hee of Colchester, Vermont shared it.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 3 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 medium cucumbers, peeled, halved, seeded and sliced
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup minced fresh mint
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon grated orange zest

Steps:

Place cucumbers in a bowl. In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar and oil. Add the mint, parsley, sugar and orange zest; pour over cucumbers. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, stirring several times.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 4mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges