Cucumber Raspberry Salad
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Cucumber Raspberry Salad
Description
Cucumber Raspberry Salad blends cucumber slices and raspberries with fresh herbs like mint and dill, dressed in a creamy, tangy dressing of heavy cream and red wine vinegar. The cucumbers are peeled in alternating stripes and sliced thinly to maintain a crisp texture. The raspberries are partly crushed to blend into the dressing, creating a balance of creamy and fruity notes. This salad offers a fresh and bright combination where the herbs add a subtle fragrance.
The dressing's salt gently draws moisture from the cucumber, so the salad is best served fresh to avoid becoming watery. It works well as a side for light meals or as a refreshing addition to a summer menu.
To keep the salad crisp, prepare it shortly before serving, and toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly. The mix of cool cucumber and sweet-tart raspberries accented by herbs gives a pleasant contrast of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
- 1 cucumber
- 6 ounces raspberry
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 10 mint leaves
- 1 tablespoon dill
- salt
- black pepper
Instructions
- Peel the cucumber by alternating one stripe lengthwise.
- Slice into thin rounds with the aid of a mandoline.
- On a large plate, mix half of the raspberries, heavy cream, dill, salt and pepper, and vinegar. Crush some of the raspberries as you mix.
- Add the sliced cucumber rounds and mix well. Add the chopped mint and the remaining raspberries.
Notes
- Make this salad just before serving to prevent it from becoming watery due to the salt drawing out moisture from the cucumbers.
- Peeling the cucumber in alternating stripes helps maintain a nice texture and appearance.
- Use fresh raspberries and mint for the best flavor and color contrast.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 59 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 59kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 190mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 292IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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