Cucumber & pomegranate salad with cumin and lime
Prep
10 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
This is one of my favorite go to salads when I want something fresh and vibrant without spending hours in the kitchen. The beauty of it is that it comes together in just ten minutes of prep, making it perfect for busy weeknights or impromptu entertaining. Cucumbers are incredibly hydrating and packed with nutrients, so you're getting something truly nourishing with every bite. The combination of toasted cumin seeds, bright lime juice, and pomegranate creates this wonderful balance of warm spice and citrusy sweetness that keeps everyone coming back for more. It's simple, it's elegant, and honestly, it's become my go to dish whenever I need to impress without the fuss.
Ella x
Ingredients
- ¼ tspcumin seeds
- 500 gramscucumber(diced)
- ½small red onions(small red onion, diced )
- 1red chilli(halved, deseeded and cut into slivers)
- 2 tbspmint(torn mint or chopped coriander, or a mixture)
- 2 tbsplime juice( lime juice (or 2 tbsp lemon juice) )
- 2 tbspextra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsppomegranate seeds
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Instructions
- 1
Toast the cumin seeds in a frying pan until fragrant, then add to a large bowl. Mix together with everything except the pomegranate seeds. Check the seasoning. Toss the pomegranate seeds in just before serving.
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