Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large cucumber, thinly sliced (English cucumber works best)
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 2 tablespoons red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves, chopped (optional)
- 2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese (optional)
- For the Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- Pinch of salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Slice the cucumber into thin rounds. Halve them if they’re large. Thinly slice the red onion. Rinse and gently pat dry the blueberries.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cucumber, blueberries, red onion, and mint.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat all ingredients.
- Sprinkle with crumbled feta if using. Toss gently again or leave feta on top for presentation.
- Serve immediately or chill for 10–15 minutes to let the flavors meld.
Notes
This salad is best served fresh. For storage, keep the dressing and feta separate and combine before serving. Not freezer-friendly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: cucumber, blueberry, salad, summer, lemon honey dressing, refreshing side dish