Cucumber Strawberry Salad with Balsamic Honey Dressing Recipe
A refreshing and vibrant Cucumber Strawberry Salad combining crisp cucumber slices and sweet strawberries, dressed with a tangy balsamic vinaigrette and fresh mint. Perfect as a light appetizer or side dish to brighten any meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Produce
- 1 cucumber
- 2 cups strawberries
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint
Dressing
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare Cucumber: Wash the cucumber thoroughly and slice it into thin, even rounds. Place these slices into a large mixing bowl.
- Prepare Strawberries: Rinse the strawberries, remove their hulls, and slice them. Add the sliced strawberries to the bowl with the cucumber.
- Make Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper until the mixture is smooth and emulsified.
- Combine Salad and Dressing: Pour the prepared dressing over the cucumber and strawberry slices. Gently toss everything together to ensure all pieces are coated evenly.
- Add Mint: Slice the fresh mint leaves finely and add them to the salad. Toss again gently to distribute the mint throughout the salad.
- Rest and Serve: Allow the salad to rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld beautifully.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh, ripe strawberries and crisp cucumbers.
- This salad is best enjoyed fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 1 day.
- Adjust honey amount if you prefer a sweeter dressing.
- Adding nuts like toasted almonds can give a nice crunch.
- Mint can be substituted with fresh basil for a different flavor profile.
Keywords: cucumber strawberry salad, fresh salad, summer salad, balsamic vinaigrette, healthy salad
