Herby Cucumber Salad

Name: Herby Cucumber Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 cucumbers, trimmed; 3 tbsp. white wine vinegar; 2 tsp. caster sugar; 2 spring onions, finely sliced; Large handful dill, fronds picked and roughly chopped; Handful mint leaves, shredded; 50 g feta, crumbled, see intro; 60 g pomegranate seeds

A big bowl of tart, refreshing crunch just perfect for pairing with hearty grilled food. You could leave the feta out if you prefer, and keep this completely vegan.

By The GH Kitchen TeamPublished: 31 January 2024

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Yields:

8 serving(s)

Prep Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

10 mins

Cal/Serv:

Ingredients

2 cucumbers, trimmed
3 Tbsp. white wine vinegar
2 tsp. caster sugar
2 spring onions, finely sliced
Large handful dill, fronds picked and roughly chopped
Handful mint leaves, shredded
50 g feta, crumbled, see intro
60 g pomegranate seeds

Directions

1. Step 1Score the skin of 1 of the cucumbers with the tines of a fork and peel the second cucumber. Slice cucumbers into 2mm rounds and place in a colander set over a large bowl. Sprinkle over 2tsp fine salt and toss gently. Chill for 1hr (up to 6hr).
2. Step 2To serve, in a small bowl, mix the vinegar, sugar and some freshly ground black pepper, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Discard the salty juices from the straining bowl, then tip the cucumber into the bowl, pour over the vinegar mixture and toss gently. Add spring onions and herbs and toss again.
3. Step 3Tip cucumber mixture on to a large platter, scatter over the feta and pomegranate seeds and serve.

Per serving:

Calories: 42
Protein: 2g
Total fat: 2g
Saturates: 1g
Carbs: 4g
Total sugars: 4g
Fibre: 1g

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