Spicy Cucumber Blueberry Salad

⏱ 20 mins 🍽 6 serving(s) 🏷 Berries

This refreshing salad pairs cool, crisp cucumber with juicy blueberries for a surprising combination. A lively dressing of fresh lime juice, finely chopped jalapeno, garlic and ground cumin brings a gentle heat and aromatic depth. Tossed with fresh coriander leaves, it creates a colourful and flavourful side dish that is quick to assemble, perfect for a light lunch or accompaniment.

Spicy Cucumber Blueberry Salad

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs cucumbers, seedless, halved lengthwise
  • salt
  • 1 jalapeno, chopped fine
  • 4 teaspoons lime juice
  • 1 garlic clove, chopped fine
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin powder
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 1/2 pints blueberries
  • 1 cup cilantro leaf, chopped

Method

  1. Slice the cucumbers into half moons roughly 1/8 inch thick using a handheld slicer. Sprinkle them with salt.
  2. Place the chopped jalapeno, lime juice, garlic and cumin powder into a large mixing bowl. Whisk the olive oil into this mixture.
  3. Add the salted cucumber slices, fresh blueberries and chopped coriander leaves to the bowl. Toss everything together until evenly coated.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium5500 mg

Recipe details

CategoryBerries
Authorkathleenkirbyturner