Description
This Cucumber Strawberry Salad is a delightful fusion of fresh ingredients that captures the essence of summer. Bursting with juicy strawberries and crisp cucumbers, this salad offers a refreshing balance of sweetness and tanginess, enhanced by a light vinaigrette and aromatic mint. It’s an ideal dish for warm-weather gatherings, picnics, or as a light lunch. Quick to prepare and visually striking, this salad promises to be a crowd-pleaser, making it perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cucumber
- 2 cups strawberries
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint
Instructions
- Wash and slice the cucumber into thin rounds. Place in a mixing bowl.
- Rinse the strawberries, hull them, and slice them thinly. Add to the bowl with cucumbers.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the cucumber and strawberry mixture; toss gently to coat all slices.
- Slice mint leaves into ribbons (chiffonade) and add to the salad; toss lightly again.
- Allow the salad to sit for 5-10 minutes before serving to let flavors meld.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For added crunch, consider tossing in toasted almonds or sunflower seeds. Chill the salad for extra refreshment before serving. Experiment with other fruits like blueberries or mangoes for variety.