Cucumber Strawberry Salad
A vibrant and refreshing salad featuring strawberries and cucumbers, perfect for summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
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
- Prep your ingredients by hulking and slicing strawberries, then thinly slicing cucumber.
- Toss in fresh herbs by adding chopped mint or basil to the bowl.
- Mix your dressing in a separate bowl with lemon juice, honey, and olive oil.
- Combine everything by pouring the dressing over the mixture and gently tossing.
- Add cheese and nuts if using, and give a final gentle toss.
- Taste and adjust flavors as needed.
- Chill for 10-15 minutes before serving to let flavors meld.
Notes
For an even fruitier experience, add blueberries or raspberries. You can substitute cheese with pimento cheese for a spicy twist or skip it entirely for a vegan option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: salad, summer, strawberries, cucumber, refreshing