Description
A refreshing cucumber strawberry salad perfect for warm weather and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cucumbers, diced (about 2 medium cucumbers)
- 2 cups strawberries, hulled and sliced (about 1 pound)
- ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, chopped (or basil as a substitute)
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced cucumbers, sliced strawberries, red onion, and chopped mint leaves.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the cucumber and strawberry mixture and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary, adding more salt, pepper, or honey according to your preference.
- Serve the salad immediately in a serving bowl, or chill it in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes before serving to enhance the flavors.
- Consider substituting the mint with basil for a different flavor profile if desired.
- For a more substantial meal, pair the salad with grilled chicken or shrimp.
- For added texture, sprinkle some feta cheese or nuts on top before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute mint with basil for a different flavor.
- Chilling the salad before serving enhances the flavors.
- Adding feta cheese or nuts on top will provide more texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg