Mint, Lime & Cucumber Salad

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Ingredients

  • 1 large cucumber, peeled
  • 2 limes
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar (rice or wine)
  • 1/2 tablespoon superfine sugar
  • 1 ounce mint leaf
  • 1 small chili pepper, finely sliced

Instructions

  1. Finely slice half of the cucumber into a large bowl. Cut the skin off the lime, then cut out the segments. Add these to the bowl and squeeze any juice out of the bit left in the middle. Add the vinegar and sugar, cover and leave in the fridge.
  2. When ready to serve, slice and add the remaining cucumber, the mint and the chili and toss together. Season with salt and a touch more vinegar if you like.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

46 kcal 2% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 1.2g 2% DV
Total Fat 0.2g
Carbs 10.5g 4% DV
Fiber 1.8g 6% DV
Sugar 2g 4% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9mg
Potassium 200mg 4% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 16mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 72.1mg 80% DV
Calcium 18.5mg 1% DV
Iron 0.6mg 3% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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