This Cucumber Strawberry Salad Recipe
This refreshing Cucumber Strawberry Salad is a perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors, with a hint of mint to brighten it up. It’s a simple and healthy dish that is ideal for a light lunch or as a side for grilled meats.
- Author: rami
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Vegetarian
Cucumber:
- 1 cucumber, sliced into thin rounds
Strawberries:
- 2 cups strawberries, sliced
Dressing:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Mint:
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint, sliced into ribbons
- Wash the cucumber: Rinse the cucumber under cold water.
- Slice the cucumber: Cut the cucumber into thin rounds.
- Prepare the strawberries: Wash, dry, hull, and slice the strawberries.
- Make the dressing: Combine olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Toss cucumber and strawberries: Coat the slices with the dressing.
- Add mint: Slice the mint into ribbons and combine with the salad.
- Adjust seasoning: Taste and adjust salt, pepper, or honey as needed.
- Let flavors meld: Allow the salad to sit for 5-10 minutes.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately or refrigerate for a few hours before serving.
Notes
- This salad is best served fresh for optimal texture and flavor.
- You can customize the dressing by adding a touch of lemon juice or Dijon mustard for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 80 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Cucumber Strawberry Salad, Summer Salad, Healthy Salad Recipe