Description
Cucumber Strawberry Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that perfectly balances the sweetness of ripe strawberries with the crispness of cucumbers. This delightful salad is enhanced by fresh herbs and a light vinaigrette, making it an ideal choice for summer gatherings, picnics, or as a healthy lunch option. With just 15 minutes of prep time, you can create this colorful salad that not only looks beautiful but also offers a burst of flavor in every bite. Customize it by adding nuts or cheese for extra texture, and enjoy its versatility at any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 large English cucumber, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint or basil
- Optional: 1/4 cup crumbled feta or goat cheese
- Optional: 2 tbsp slivered almonds or sunflower seeds
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp honey
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Wash and dry the strawberries and cucumber. Hull the strawberries and slice them; thinly slice the cucumber into rounds.
- In a small bowl, whisk together fresh lemon juice, honey, olive oil, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cucumbers, strawberries, fresh herbs, and cheese if desired.
- Drizzle half of the dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat all ingredients.
- Transfer to a serving platter, garnish with nuts/seeds and additional herbs if using; drizzle with remaining dressing before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking involved
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg