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Looking for a fresh, colorful salad that’s a little different from the usual green salad?
This Orange Cucumber Salad combines sweet juicy oranges, crisp cucumbers, crunchy bell pepper, and red onion in a light tangy dressing. It’s simple, refreshing, and comes together in just minutes.
While cucumber salads are often associated with summer, I especially love this salad during citrus season, when oranges are at their sweetest and most flavorful. It’s a wonderful way to brighten up winter meals and equally delicious alongside summer favorites hot off the grill.
Whether you’re serving it with roasted chicken in January or grilled fish in July, this easy salad adds freshness, color, and flavor to any meal.
Why You’ll Love This Orange Cucumber Salad
- Ready in about 10 minutes
- No cooking required
- Light, colorful, and refreshing
- A great way to enjoy seasonal citrus
- Perfect for both winter and summer meals
- Naturally gluten-free
- Easy to customize
- Great for everyday meals, potlucks, and holiday tables
Ingredients & Substitutions
Oranges – The star of the salad. Navel oranges work beautifully, but Cara Cara oranges, mandarins, or blood oranges are also delicious.
Cucumber – Adds cool crunch and freshness. English cucumbers, Persian cucumbers, or garden cucumbers all work well.
Bell pepper – Adds color and sweetness. Red, orange, yellow, or green peppers can be used.
Red onion – Adds a little bite and contrast. Thinly sliced sweet onion or green onions are good substitutes.
Rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar – Adds brightness and balances the sweetness of the oranges.
Oil – Just a small amount helps bring the dressing together. Olive oil works well too.
Sweetener – A touch of sugar, Truvia (affiliate link), monk fruit, or your preferred sweetener helps balance the acidity.
Salt – Enhances all the flavors.
How Many Calories and WW Points?
According to my calculations each serving has 66 calories and 1 WW Point.
To see your WW Points for this recipe, track it in the WW App!
(You must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.)
2 PointsPlus (Old plan)
How to Make Orange Cucumber Salad
Step 1: Prepare the produce
Peel and slice the oranges and cut them into bite-sized pieces if desired.
Slice the cucumber, bell pepper, and red onion.
Step 2: Combine
Place the oranges, cucumber, bell pepper, and onion in a large bowl.
Step 3: Make the dressing
In a small bowl (affiliate link), whisk together the vinegar, oil, sweetener, and salt.
Step 4: Toss
Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
Step 5: Chill and serve
Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to blend.
Recipe Notes
This simple salad is incredibly flexible.
Try adding:
- Fresh mint
- Chopped parsley
- Feta cheese
- Avocado
- Thinly sliced fennel
- Toasted almonds or pistachios
I often use red bell pepper instead of green because I prefer its sweeter flavor and brighter color.
The salad is best served the day it’s made, while the oranges and cucumbers are at their freshest.
What to Serve with Orange Cucumber Salad
his versatile salad pairs beautifully with:
- Grilled chicken
- Salmon
- Shrimp
- Tuna
- Pork tenderloin
- Roast chicken
- Sandwiches and wraps
- Holiday meals featuring ham or turkey
It’s equally at home on a summer picnic table or a winter dinner menu.
How to Store Leftovers
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Because the oranges release juice as they sit, the salad is best enjoyed within the first day.
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Orange Cucumber Salad Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 oranges, peeled and sliced (I cut my slices into quarters)
- 1 cucumber, peeled and sliced (I used an English cucumber so kept the peel and sliced it into half moons)
- 1/2 green bell pepper, sliced or chopped (I used red instead)
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons cider vinegar, I substituted rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon canola oil
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar, I substituted Truvia (affiliate link)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the oranges, cucumber, pepper and onion.
- Add the vinegar, oil, sugar and salt.
- Toss to coat and combine.
- Serve at once.
Notes
(Must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.) 2 PointsPlus (Old plan) This simple salad is incredibly flexible. Try adding:
- Fresh mint
- Chopped parsley
- Feta cheese
- Avocado
- Thinly sliced fennel
- Toasted almonds or pistachios
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Source: Weight Watchers Simply the Best: 250 Prizewinning Family Recipes (affiliate link)
More Easy Cucumber Salad Recipes
- Coming together in about 10 minutes, Simple Cucumber Salad is great on its own, or as a low calorie snack or side salad.
- Spicy Sesame Smashed Cucumber Salad pairs perfectly with anything off the grill – from burgers to chicken breasts to fish!
- Juicy apple, thinly sliced raw fennel, zesty radish and crisp cucumber combine to create this Apple Fennel Radish Cucumber Salad that is both delicious and easy to make.
- Creamy Cucumbers and Tomatoes in Yogurt Dressing is a refreshing side dish that is perfect for busy days and makes a great side for your favorite summer meals.
- Fresh, colorful and flavorful, this simple Orange Cucumber Salad has only 66 calories.
I enjoyed ? so much because it is refreshing and compliments fish, creamy pasta dishes and lamb chops!
tried it as written. it was better the second day. this time i swapped in lite raspberry vinaigrette and added cantaloupe to the mix. absolutely outstanding!!!!
Absolutely DIVINE! Will make against n and again!!!