Cucumber and Pomegranate Salad

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
10%
Cucumber and Pomegranate Salad
45 min.
4
165kcal

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Are you looking for a refreshing and vibrant addition to your meal? Look no further than this delightful Cucumber and Pomegranate Salad! Perfectly suited for those following a vegetarian or gluten-free diet, this salad brings a burst of flavors and colors to your table while being incredibly simple to prepare.

Imagine the crispness of freshly peeled cucumbers paired with the juicy sweetness of pomegranate seeds, all harmoniously tossed together with a zesty lime dressing. The creamy crumbles of feta cheese add a delightful touch, balancing the earthy flavors of fresh cilantro and scallions. This salad is not only visually appealing but also offers a nutritious profile with only 165 calories per serving, making it an ideal choice for a side dish, antipasti, or even a light snack.

Whether you're hosting a dinner party, preparing a picnic, or simply looking for a healthy option to complement your main course, this Cucumber and Pomegranate Salad is a must-try. Ready in just 45 minutes, it's a quick and easy option that will impress your guests and leave them craving more. So grab your ingredients, and let’s get started on this healthy and delicious journey!

Ingredients

  •  cucumber seeds removed peeled halved
  • 0.5 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 0.5 cup cilantro leaves fresh
  •  juice of lime 
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • servings pepper black freshly ground
  • 0.3 cup spring onion green thinly sliced
  •  pomegranate seeds 

Equipment

  • bowl

Directions

  1. Cut the cucumbers into slices 1/4 inch thick.
  2. Put the cucumber slices in a bowl with all but 4 tablespoons of the pomegranate seeds.
  3. Add the scallions, cilantro, lime juice, and olive oil. Toss and season with salt.
  4. To serve, divide the salad among bowls and top with the crumbled feta, a tablespoon of pomegranate seeds, and a few grinds of pepper.
  5. Taste
  6. Book, using the USDA Nutrition Database
  7. Reprinted with permission from Lucid Food: Cooking for an Eco-Conscious Life by Louisa Shafia. Text copyright © 2010 by Louisa Shafia. Published by Ten Speed Press, an imprint of the Crown Publishing Group, a division of Random House, Inc.Louisa Shafia is the founder of Lucid Food, an eco-friendly fine catering company based in New York City. A graduate of the Natural Gourmet Institute, she has worked at Millennium Restaurant and Roxanne's in the San Francisco Bay Area, and at Aquavit and Pure Food and Wine in New York.

Nutrition Facts

Calories165kcal
Protein8.87%
Fat78.74%
Carbs12.39%

Properties

Glycemic Index
51.25
Glycemic Load
0.66
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
7.8200000576351%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.16mg
Hesperetin
0.67mg
Naringenin
0.03mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Kaempferol
0.09mg
Quercetin
1.76mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:165.3kcal
8.27%
Fat:14.81g
22.78%
Saturated Fat:3.97g
24.79%
Carbohydrates:5.24g
1.75%
Net Carbohydrates:3.91g
1.42%
Sugar:2.39g
2.66%
Cholesterol:16.69mg
5.56%
Sodium:219.06mg
9.52%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.75g
7.5%
Vitamin K:36.85µg
35.09%
Calcium:120.9mg
12.09%
Vitamin B2:0.21mg
12.08%
Vitamin E:1.69mg
11.29%
Vitamin C:8.79mg
10.66%
Phosphorus:99.26mg
9.93%
Vitamin B6:0.17mg
8.31%
Folate:33.1µg
8.28%
Vitamin A:388.69IU
7.77%
Manganese:0.15mg
7.38%
Potassium:254.09mg
7.26%
Copper:0.13mg
6.3%
Magnesium:24.13mg
6.03%
Vitamin B5:0.57mg
5.69%
Zinc:0.84mg
5.58%
Vitamin B1:0.08mg
5.49%
Fiber:1.33g
5.34%
Vitamin B12:0.32µg
5.28%
Selenium:3.03µg
4.33%
Iron:0.66mg
3.64%
Vitamin B3:0.31mg
1.54%
Source:Epicurious