Curried Cucumber Salad with Lime Vinaigrette

A refreshing and flavorful Indian-inspired cucumber salad with a tangy lime vinaigrette and a hint of curry spice. Perfect as a light and cooling side dish.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

15 minutes

Calories

87 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

2 items

Cost

£0.80/serving

Season:

☀️ Summer

Meal Type:

Lunch•Dinner•Salad•Side Dish

Cuisine:

Indian

Mood:

Healthy

Ingredients

Servings

2mediumCucumber(Peeled and diced)

£1.20

0.3cupRed Onion(Finely diced)

£0.15

0.3cupFresh Cilantro(Chopped)

£0.40

2tablespoonsFresh Mint(Chopped)

£0.35

3tablespoonsLime Juice(Freshly squeezed)

£0.45

2tablespoonsOlive Oil(Extra virgin)

£0.25

1teaspoonHoney (or Agave)(Optional, for sweetness (Use agave for Vegan))

£0.10

0.5teaspoonCurry Powder(Mild or medium, to taste)

£0.05

0.3teaspoonGround Cumin

£0.03

0.3teaspoonSalt(Or to taste)

£0.01

0.3teaspoonBlack Pepper(Or to taste)

£0.02

0.5Optional: Green Chili(Finely chopped for extra heat)

£0.20

Total Cost

£3.21

£0.80 per serving

Instructions

1.
In a medium bowl, combine the diced cucumber, red onion, cilantro, and mint.
2.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, honey (or agave), curry powder, ground cumin, salt, and pepper. Add chopped green chili if using.
3.
Pour the vinaigrette over the cucumber mixture and toss gently to combine.
4.
Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Add more lime juice for extra tang, or a pinch more salt or pepper to taste.
5.
Serve immediately or chill for later. The flavors will meld together even more as it sits.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (150g)

87 kcal / 364 kJ

Carbs

3% of RDA

Fat

10% of RDA

Protein

2% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

1 g

3% of RDA

Sugar

4 g

4% of RDA

Sodium

150 mg

7% of RDA

Saturated Fat

1 g

5% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a crunchier salad, add chopped toasted almonds or cashews.

If you don't have fresh mint, you can use a pinch of dried mint, but fresh is preferred.

To reduce the bitterness of red onion, soak the diced onion in cold water for 10 minutes before adding to the salad.

This salad pairs well with grilled chicken, fish, or vegetarian curries.

Cooking Equipment

Mixing Bowls

Whisk

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Curried Cucumber Salad with Lime Vinaigrette

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