Description
Refreshing and vibrant, the Cucumber Strawberry Salad is a delightful dish perfect for warm days. Combining crisp cucumbers with sweet strawberries, this salad offers a burst of flavor and color that is sure to impress at summer gatherings, picnics, or even as a light lunch. It’s quick to prepare in just 15 minutes and allows for easy customization with optional ingredients like cheese or nuts. Enjoy the refreshing crunch and nutritional benefits of this easy-to-make salad, ideal for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 large English cucumber (or 3 Persian cucumbers), thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint or basil
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta or goat cheese (optional)
- 2 tbsp slivered almonds, sunflower seeds, or walnuts (toasted, optional)
- 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
- Prepare Ingredients: Wash and dry strawberries and cucumbers. Hull strawberries and slice them; cut cucumbers into rounds or half-moons.
- Mix Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, honey, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Assemble Salad: In a large mixing bowl, combine sliced cucumbers, strawberries, herbs, and cheese if using.
- Toss Lightly: Drizzle half of the dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss to coat without mashing the fruits.
- Garnish & Serve: Transfer to a serving platter. Sprinkle with toasted nuts/seeds and additional herbs if desired. Drizzle with remaining dressing before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg