5 from 18 votes
Cucumber Raspberry Salad
This Cucumber Raspberry Salad combines thinly sliced cucumber with fresh raspberries, mint, and dill, dressed in a tangy mixture of heavy cream and red wine vinegar. The texture offers a crisp freshness from the cucumber contrasted by the soft, slightly crushed raspberries. It's a light, cooling salad that highlights the delicate flavors of the herbs and fruit, making it ideal for a refreshing side dish or a simple summer salad.
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
4
people
Calories:
59 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
French
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.
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 59
% 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.