Cucumber Strawberry Salad (Printable)
Crisp cucumber and sweet strawberry salad with mint and a light balsamic-honey dressing—perfect chilled for summer.
# What You Need:
→ Fresh Produce
01 - 2 medium cucumbers, thinly sliced
02 - 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
03 - 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
04 - 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
→ Dressing
05 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
06 - 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
07 - 1 teaspoon honey
08 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Optional Additions
10 - 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
11 - 2 tablespoons toasted slivered almonds
# How To Make It:
01 - In a large salad bowl, gently toss together the cucumbers, strawberries, red onion, and mint until evenly mixed.
02 - In a small mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper until the mixture is fully emulsified.
03 - Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
04 - Sprinkle with crumbled feta and toasted almonds, if using, just before serving.
05 - Serve immediately to ensure crisp texture and vibrant flavors.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- This is the quickest way to make a bowl of colors and freshness that tastes like sunlit afternoons.
- The combination of sweet berries with tangy dressing surprises everyone at the table and disappears fast.
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- If you toss the salad too vigorously, the strawberries can turn mushy before you know it.
- Adding the feta and almonds at the very end keeps them crisp and bold, not soggy.
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- Chill the serving bowl before assembly for an even fresher taste.
- A quick sprinkle of flaky salt just before serving makes every bite pop.