Description
Elevate your summer dining experience with this vibrant Cucumber Strawberry Salad, a refreshing blend of crisp cucumbers and sweet strawberries. Perfect for any occasion—be it a picnic, BBQ, or light lunch—this salad dazzles with bright colors and fresh flavors. Tossed in a simple vinaigrette made from lemon juice and olive oil, every bite offers a delightful balance of sweet and savory. Add fresh herbs like mint or basil for an aromatic touch, and consider nuts for an extra crunch. This easy-to-make salad can be prepared in just 15 minutes, making it a go-to recipe when you need something light yet satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 large English cucumber, thinly sliced (or 3 Persian cucumbers)
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint or basil
- 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
- Wash and dry strawberries and cucumbers. Hull and slice strawberries; thinly slice cucumbers.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice (or balsamic vinegar), honey (or maple syrup), olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cucumbers, strawberries, chopped herbs, and cheese if desired.
- Drizzle half the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
- Transfer to a serving platter, garnish with nuts/seeds, and drizzle with remaining dressing before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg