Cucumber Strawberry Salad (Printable)
Crisp cucumbers and sweet strawberries with mint and a light balsamic-honey dressing for a bright summer side.
# What You 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 - Gently toss together sliced cucumbers, strawberries, red onion, and chopped mint in a large salad bowl.
02 - In a small mixing bowl, whisk extra-virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper until fully emulsified.
03 - Drizzle vinaigrette over produce mixture, tossing gently to coat ingredients evenly.
04 - Top salad with crumbled feta and toasted slivered almonds, if desired, just before serving.
05 - Present immediately for optimal freshness and texture.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The honey-balsamic dressing clings just enough to each slice, giving bursts of tang and sweetness in every bite.
- It’s a showstopper for guests but comes together so incredibly fast that no one would guess your secret.
02 -
- If you add the cheese early, it melts into the dressing and you lose that creamy punch.
- Letting the salad sit too long wilts the mint and makes everything too watery—the fresher, the better.
03 -
- Slice everything just before assembling so the salad stays vibrantly fresh and crisp.
- A quick five minutes in the fridge before serving helps meld flavors even more.