Cucumber Strawberry Salad (Printable)
Crisp cucumbers and sweet strawberries with mint and a bright white balsamic-honey dressing for a refreshing summer side.
# What You Need:
→ Produce
01 - 2 cups strawberries, hulled and sliced
02 - 1 large English cucumber, thinly sliced
03 - 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
04 - 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, torn
→ Dressing
05 - 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
06 - 1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar or white wine vinegar
07 - 1 teaspoon honey
08 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Optional Toppings
10 - 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
11 - 2 tablespoons toasted sliced almonds
# How To Make It:
01 - In a large mixing bowl, gently toss strawberries, cucumber, red onion, and mint leaves until evenly mixed.
02 - In a small mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, white balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
03 - Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all components evenly.
04 - Top with crumbled feta and toasted sliced almonds, if desired, and serve immediately.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- It's shockingly refreshing, like a secret trick for surviving a hot afternoon.
- The mix of sweet, tangy, and herby is unlike any salad you've brought to a picnic before.
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- If you let the salad sit too long, the strawberries start to lose their shape—assemble just before serving.
- Swapping out honey for maple syrup makes a vegan version that is just as lively.
03 -
- Slice cucumbers and onions as thin as possible, especially if serving to a crowd, for the most elegant bite.
- The real secret: a gentle toss—overmixing bruises the berries and breaks the mood.