Cucumber Strawberry Salad (Printable)
Crisp cucumber, sweet strawberries, red onion and mint tossed in a light balsamic-olive dressing.
# What you'll need:
→ Fresh Produce
01 - 2 medium cucumbers, thinly sliced
02 - 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
03 - 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
04 - 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
→ Dressing
05 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
06 - 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
07 - 1 teaspoon honey
08 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Optional Additions
10 - 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
11 - 2 tablespoons toasted slivered almonds
# How to make it:
01 - Combine cucumbers, strawberries, red onion, and mint in a large salad bowl.
02 - Whisk olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper together in a small mixing bowl until emulsified.
03 - Drizzle the prepared dressing over the cucumber and strawberry mixture, gently tossing to coat all ingredients evenly.
04 - Sprinkle crumbled feta and toasted almonds over the salad before serving, if desired. Serve immediately for optimal freshness and texture.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- When strawberries are at their peak, this salad tastes like summer in every bite.
- The contrast of sweet, tangy, creamy, and crunchy makes it unforgettable and incredibly easy to whip up.
02 -
- If you toss the salad too vigorously, the strawberries can bruise and release too much juice, making everything soggy.
- Letting the salad sit even five minutes before serving dulls the mint and softens the texture—always assemble right before eating for maximum freshness.
03 -
- Slice everything just before serving—the crispness and aroma matter so much here.
- A gentle hand when tossing keeps each component whole and beautiful for presentation.