Description
This Cucumber Strawberry Salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish that perfectly balances the crispness of cucumbers with the sweetness of strawberries. Ideal for summer picnics, barbecues, or as a light lunch, this salad is not only delicious but also visually stunning, making it a great centerpiece for any gathering. With just a few fresh ingredients and a quick preparation time, you can enjoy this delightful sweet-savory combination in no time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cucumber
- 2 cups strawberries
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Wash the cucumber and slice it thinly (about 1/8-inch thick). Place in a large mixing bowl.
- Rinse the strawberries, hull them, and slice thinly (about 1/4-inch thick). 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.
- Add chiffonade-cut mint leaves to the salad; toss again.
- Allow the salad to sit for 5-10 minutes before serving for flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Salad
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg