Description
A refreshing and healthy salad that balances sweetness and crunch, perfect for summer barbecues or a light lunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups strawberries (hulled and sliced)
- 1 large English cucumber (thinly sliced)
- 1/2 cup crumbled tofu (dairy-free cheese alternative)
- 1/4 cup fresh herbs (mint or basil)
- 1/4 cup nuts (slivered almonds, walnuts, or sunflower seeds)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (or balsamic vinegar)
- 1 tablespoon honey (or maple syrup)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash all produce thoroughly. Hull and slice the strawberries, and thinly slice the cucumber. If using, crumble the tofu.
- Combine the strawberries, cucumber, crumbled tofu, herbs, and nuts in a large mixing bowl.
- Whisk together the lemon juice, honey, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl or jar.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Serve immediately for maximum freshness.
Notes
Consider garnishing with extra herbs or nuts for an attractive presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg