Cucumber and Mint Salad

This salad is a great way to offer extra veggies either on its own or served as a side dish.
Cucumber Mint Salad
5 min prep
4 serves
1 serves of veg
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 pinch black pepper
  • 1 medium cucumber, finely sliced.
  • 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed*
  • 1 handful mint leaves, finely chopped

 

*For gluten free: check the products are ‘gluten free’.

  1. In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice and pepper.
  2. Add the chickpeas, cucumber and mint, stir to combine.
  3. Serve immediately.

Serving suggestion: Chickpeas can be swapped for other legumes you may have on hand such as lentils, four-bean mix or kidney beans. Get creative with the cucumber! You can use a peeler or spiraliser to make long shapes out of the cucumber instead of slicing the cucumber.

Pair with your choice of protein such as tofu, lentils, or lean meats.

Storage: This salad is best enjoyed immediately after preparation for maximum crunch, however it can be made 1 day ahead. As it sits, the salad will become more pickled, softer, and release more liquid.

Kids in the kitchen tips: Depending on your child’s age and skill, they can help measure the ingredients, and combine all the ingredients together to form the salad.

Important

When preparing this recipe:

  • Double check the food label ingredient list for any allergens each time you purchase it.
  • Prevent any allergen contamination during preparation, cooking, and serving with proper hygiene and avoiding cross-contact with allergens.

Nutritional Facts

Serving size: 116g Per serving Per 100g
Energy (kJ) 489 422
Fat (g) 5.9 5.1
Saturated fat (g) 0.9 0.7
Carbohydrates (g) 9.1 7.8
Sugars (g) 1.3 1.1
Fibre (g) 4.1 3.6
Protein (g) 4.2 3.6
Sodium (mg) 156 134.6

Acknowledgement

Health and Wellbeing Queensland

Healthy Eating

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