Last updated: May 23, 2024

Cucumber with mint is a light and refreshing way to try something new as a side dish or even to break the boredom of side salads with your meals. I am sharing this recipe with you today because I am a wellness coach who has personally struggled with hormonal imbalances and inflammation issues.

By changing what I ate using both an elimination and paleo-friendly diet, I was able to balance my hormones and improve my gut health. This is one of my favorite, go-to recipes when I am on an elimination diet and that’s why I’m sharing it with you too. With that said, let’s get started talking about why this is a Whole30 recipe and sharing the steps to make this Whole30 cucumber salad!

What Makes this Cucumber Salad Whole30 Friendly?

This salad has no additives or sugar loaded dressings. It is simply veggies, olive oil, and a bit of mint! Additional sugars can lead to unwanted side effects like hormone imbalances.

Mint also has wonderful benefits for the body. It can help reduce abdominal pain, as well as treat irritable bowel syndrome without producing side effects. On top of that, mint tastes delicious and it adds a fresh and interesting flavor to foods.

Try a pinch when cooking chicken or other dishes to change up the taste a bit. Mint is also great to grow in your own herb garden. Just don’t let it get direct sun or it will dry out.

Cucumbers and avocados are also super high in nutrients such as vitamin K, folate, and potassium. I love eating veggies that I know have a high nutritional value because they are doing more than just fueling my body, they are also adding value and nutrients.

Finally, olive oil has strong anti-inflammatory properties due to its antioxidants. Olive oil is also rich in healthy monounsaturated fats, which is a good kind of fat for the body and is a natural oil extracted from olives.

Why I Love this Healthy Cucumber Salad with Mint Recipe

I enjoy this recipe so much, this Whole30 cucumber salad recipe is part of my Mindful Elimination Program meal plan. This program is my 40-day anti-inflammatory elimination diet program. This is a great way to discover food intolerances that can upset your gut, hormones, cause excess weight, and low energy. 

I also love this recipe because cucumber with mint is especially yummy when the spring and summer seasons kickoff. This is the time of year when cucumbers and tomatoes are in season too. I love to cook with seasonal foods, and using ingredients like cucumbers, mint, and tomatoes during their prime season means more delicious flavor and cheaper prices.

I do want to point out though, that I eat this salad year-round. You can get all the ingredients throughout the year, and it compliments most foods as a side dish. It is also a fun and healthy nod to our hotter months when you are tired of the winter weather and dreaming of sunny days outdoors.

One last reason I love this recipe is that is so simple and quick to make. As a mom, I want to be healthy and I want to be able to keep things as simple as possible. I can whip together this salad in less than ten minutes.

Now that you know what makes this salad so great and Whole30-friendly, you might be are interested in this FREE Anti-Inflammatory Diet Food List. All you have to do is click the button below!

Whole30 Cucumber Salad Recipe

INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 Lemon
• 1 Cucumber
• 1 Tomato
• ½ Avocado
• ¼ White Onion
• 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
• 2 sprigs Fresh Mint (chopped) or a pinch of Dried Mint

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Slice the cucumber, tomato, avocado, and onion and place in a bowl. 
2. Juice ½ a lemon over the veggies. 
3. Add olive oil. 
4. Add the mint. 
5. Stir gently. 
6. Chill for 30 minutes.

Depending on the size of the tomato and cucumber add more lemon and mint to taste. Add a pinch of salt if desired too. Store in a sealed container for enjoyment the next day.

Tips for Making this Simple Cucumber & Mint Salad

You don’t want to overthink this one. I don’t add any extra seasonings to this salad. I just let the natural flavors of the veggies and mint do their thing, and it is so much better for it. Don’t over mix the avocado. It can become mushy.

Try to select organic veggies, so you don’t get a whole bunch of pesticides and additives in your food. This meal Is all about simple, clean eating. I like to know what exactly is going in my food, I hate surprises, so organic is the way I like to go.

I like to slice all my veggies super thin. This is a personal preference, but if any of these ingredients maybe aren’t your favorites like onion or tomato, then slicing it thin is a great way to have them marinate and mix with the other veggies more. They will stand out less this way.

It is all about taste. If you prefer a little more lemon or salt, or a little less oil go for it! This cucumber and mint salad is so easy to tweak to your exact liking so you can enjoy your food more. I hope you enjoy this light and refreshing recipe!