Cucumber Strawberry Salad (Printable)
Bright salad of cucumber, strawberries, mint and red onion with a tangy balsamic-honey dressing. Ready in 15 minutes.
# What You’ll 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 cucumbers, strawberries, red onion, and mint until evenly distributed.
02 - In a small mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper until the mixture is fully emulsified.
03 - Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to ensure all fresh ingredients are lightly coated.
04 - Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese and toasted slivered almonds over the top if desired, immediately before serving.
05 - Serve immediately to maintain optimal freshness and texture.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The flavors feel like a little secret handshake between sweet and savory: unexpectedly delightful every time.
- It makes any table look like something out of a sunshine-filled picnic, and its ready in no time at all.
02 -
- If you add the dressing too early, the salad can lose its snap—wait until just before serving.
- A heavy hand with the vinegar will drown out the strawberries magic; go easy, then taste.
03 -
- Always slice extra strawberries—they seem to vanish faster than expected.
- Toasting the nuts brings flavor out like nothing else—dont skip this step if you have time.