Blueberry-Cucumber Salad
Go light, healthy and fresh with this simple salad featuring blueberries and cucumbers.
Makes: 6 servings
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Recipe Created By: U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council
Featured In: Tennessee Home & Farm
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Recipe Created By: U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council
Featured In: Tennessee Home & Farm
Ingredients
- 1 cucumber
- 2 cups (1 pint) fresh blueberries
- 2 tablespoons scallions, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- ½ cup cilantro or parsley leaves, coarsely chopped and loosely packed
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1⁄8 teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese, optional
Instructions
- With a sharp knife, cut the cucumber in half lengthwise and scrape out the seeds with tip of a spoon.
- Cut into thin slices.
- In a large bowl, toss cucumber, blueberries, scallions and cilantro.
- In a small bowl, whisk the olive oil, lime juice, and salt and pepper.
- Pour over the cucumber mixture and toss to combine.
- Sprinkle with feta cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts (per serving): Calories – 110, Fat – 7.6g, Dietary Fiber –1.5g, Protein – 2.5g, Vitamin C – 13%.
**Nutrition information is calculated using an online calorie calculator. Variations may exist. Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
Tips & Notes
Try serving this refreshing salad with grilled fish or meats.