Nothing hits like a cool, crisp salad on a hot summer day — and this Orange Cucumber Salad is exactly that. With bright citrus, fresh herbs, and a zesty homemade vinaigrette, this is the perfect side dish or snack when you’re craving something clean and refreshing.

Ingredients:

• 1 large orange (peeled and sliced into rounds)
• 1 large cucumber (thinly sliced)
• A few fresh mint leaves (torn or chopped)

Vinaigrette:

• 3 Tbsp olive oil
• 2 Tbsp lemon juice
• 2 Tbsp fresh orange juice
• ½ tsp fresh or bottled grated ginger
• 1 tsp honey (or to taste)

Directions:

1. Peel and slice the orange into rounds.
2. Thinly slice cucumber.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, orange juice, ginger, and honey until combined.
4. Layer the orange and cucumber on a platter or shallow bowl.
5. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the top.
6. Finish with fresh mint leaves for that extra pop of flavor.

Orange Cucumber SaladLight, Refreshing, and Perfect for Summer!

Recipe by Alison J. Ball

Servings

2

servings

Prep time

10

minutes

Ingredients

• 1 large orange (peeled and sliced into rounds)

• 1 large cucumber (thinly sliced)

• A few fresh mint leaves (torn or chopped)

• Vinaigrette

• 3 Tbsp olive oil

• 2 Tbsp lemon juice

• 2 Tbsp fresh orange juice

• ½ tsp fresh or bottled grated ginger

• 1 tsp honey (or to taste)

Directions

• Peel and slice the orange into rounds.
• Thinly slice cucumber.
• In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, orange juice, ginger, and honey until combined.
• Layer the orange and cucumber on a platter or shallow bowl.
• Drizzle the vinaigrette over the top.
• Finish with fresh mint leaves for that extra pop of flavor.

Recipe Video