Description
A refreshing salad featuring juicy strawberries and crunchy cucumbers, perfect for warm weather and summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 large English cucumber (or 3 Persian cucumbers), thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta or goat cheese (optional)
- 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
- Prepare Ingredients: Wash and dry the strawberries and cucumbers. Hull and slice the strawberries; thinly slice the cucumbers into rounds or half-moons.
- Mix Dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the lemon juice, honey, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Adjust to taste.
- Assemble Salad: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cucumbers, strawberries, herbs, and cheese (if using).
- Toss Lightly: Drizzle with half the dressing and gently toss to coat without crushing the fruit.
- Garnish & Serve: Transfer to a serving platter. Sprinkle with nuts or seeds and additional herbs. Drizzle with remaining dressing and serve immediately.
Notes
This salad is best served fresh, and it pairs well with grilled meats or as a light lunch. Store leftovers in the fridge, but consume within a day or two for optimal freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg