Healthy recipe: Cucumber and mint salad

Beat the summer heat with this cool salad.

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Written By: Kriti Saraswat | Updated : April 8, 2016 6:29 PM IST

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cucumber mint saladDuring the summer months, one craves for something refreshing which tastes good but isn't too heavy on the tummy. And salads fit the bill perfectly. But if you are bored of eating too many raw veggies in your salad, try this cucumber and mint one which has a light lemon dressing. This makes it absolutely summer-friendly. Nutritionist Naini Setalvadshares the recipe of this delicious and healthy salad below.

Ingredients

300g cucumbers chopped in small cubes

cup pomegranate

cup mint leaves (pudina) finely chopped

2 tsp til (sesame) seeds

1 green chilli, finely chopped (optional)

Salt and lemon juice to taste

Method

Peel and cut the cucumber in small cubes and put it in a bowl.

Add pomegranate, til seeds and mint leaves in the bowl.

Add salt and lemon to taste.

Add finely chopped green chilli (optional).

Mix well.

Serve chilled.

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