Alkalizing Cucumber and Mint Salad

This refreshing salad is the perfect way to cool down on a hot day. The cucumber is sliced thin and tossed with fresh mint, red onion, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, sea salt, black pepper, and oregano. The result is a light and flavorful salad that is both healthy and delicious.

I first had this salad at a restaurant in Istanbul. I was immediately hooked on the combination of flavors and textures. The cucumber was cool and crisp, the mint was refreshing, the red onion added a bit of bite, and the apple cider vinegar and olive oil dressing brought it all together. I've been making this salad at home ever since, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.

Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 0 | Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 English cucumber, sliced
• 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
• 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine the cucumber, mint, red onion, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, sea salt, black pepper, and oregano.
2. Toss to coat.
3. Serve immediately or chill for later.
4. Enjoy!

Why It Works

• The cucumber is sliced thin so that it absorbs the flavors of the dressing.
• The mint is added fresh so that it retains its bright flavor.
• The red onion adds a bit of bite to the salad.
• The apple cider vinegar and olive oil dressing is light and flavorful.
• The sea salt and black pepper add depth of flavor to the salad.