Cucumber Pomegranate Salad

Name: Cucumber Pomegranate Salad
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 1 English cucumber (or 3 Persian cucumbers); Pomegranate seeds; Flaky sea salt; ¼ cup Extra virgin olive oil; ½ Lemon's juice; 1 tbsp Pomegranate molasses; ½ tsp Balsamic vinegar; 1 tsp Maple syrup; 2 Garlic cloves, pressed; 2 tsp Sumac (or lemon zest); ½ tsp Salt; Black pepper, to taste

Crunchy, tangy, and so refreshing. The cucumbers make it fun and add the best texture, soaking up that zesty, citrusy dressing. Whether you eat it on its own or add some protein on the side, trust me… you’ll be obsessed.

Total time: 15 min
Serves: 2
Updated: April 29, 2026
Recipe by: Saba

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Cucumber Pomegranate Salad

Total: 15 min
Serves: 2

Ingredients

Salad

1 English cucumber (or 3 Persian cucumbers)
Pomegranate seeds
Flaky sea salt

Dressing

¼ cup Extra virgin olive oil
½ Lemon's juice
1 tbsp Pomegranate molasses
½ tsp Balsamic vinegar
1 tsp Maple syrup
2 Garlic cloves, pressed
2 tsp Sumac (or lemon zest)
½ tsp Salt
Black pepper, to taste

Instructions

Step 1Place a chopstick or butter knife on each side of cucumber to keep from cutting all the way through. Slice straight across, flip, and cut at an angle (diagonal). Gently pull the ends apart
Step 2Mix olive oil, lemon juice, pomegranate molasses, balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, garlic, sumac, salt, and pepper
Step 3Pour that dressing over the cucumbers, toss in pomegranate seeds, and finish with flaky sea salt. Cut the spirals into bite-sized pieces & enjoy

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