Description
A bright and refreshing salad combining juicy clementines, crisp cucumber, and fresh mint, tossed in a light citrus dressing for a naturally sweet and vibrant dish.
Ingredients
- 3 clementines, peeled and separated into segments
- 1 large cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp honey
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Optional: feta cheese
- Optional: toasted almonds
- Optional: avocado slices
Instructions
- Peel the clementines and separate them into segments.
- Thinly slice the cucumber and red onion.
- Place the clementines, cucumber, and red onion in a large bowl.
- Add the chopped mint.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad.
- Gently toss everything together until well combined.
- Serve immediately or chill slightly before serving.
Notes
- For best texture, prepare just before serving to avoid excess moisture.
- Pat cucumber slices dry if needed to reduce wateriness.
- Swap lemon juice with lime juice for a different citrus flavor.
- Add greens like arugula for extra volume.
- Enhance crunch with nuts or seeds.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
