Cucumber Strawberry Salad
Refreshingly vibrant, this Cucumber Strawberry Salad is the perfect addition to your summer gatherings. Bursting with the sweetness of ripe strawberries and the crispness of cucumbers, this salad offers a delightful balance of flavors and textures. It’s not only quick and easy to prepare—taking just 15 minutes—but also highly customizable. Add some fresh herbs or nuts for extra crunch and flavor. Whether you’re serving it at a barbecue, a picnic, or as a light lunch, this salad will impress your guests with its colorful presentation and refreshing taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 large English cucumber (or 3 Persian cucumbers), thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta or goat cheese (optional)
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint or basil
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice or balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and dry the strawberries and cucumbers thoroughly.
- Hull and slice the strawberries into bite-sized pieces.
- Thinly slice the cucumbers into rounds or half-moons.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together lemon juice (or balsamic vinegar), honey (or maple syrup), olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cucumbers, strawberries, chopped herbs, and cheese (if using).
- Drizzle half of the dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat.
- Transfer to a serving platter and drizzle with remaining dressing before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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