Refreshing Cucumber Strawberry Salad Recipe
This refreshing Cucumber Strawberry Salad is a perfect blend of crisp cucumber, sweet strawberries, and a tangy balsamic dressing. Enhanced with fresh mint, honey, and a hint of black pepper, this salad is ideal for a light lunch or a vibrant side dish during warm weather.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Total Time: 20 mins
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
- 2 cups strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
Dressing
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Produce: Wash the cucumber and strawberries thoroughly. Thinly slice the cucumber and hull and slice the strawberries. Chop the fresh mint finely.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined and slightly emulsified.
- Toss the Salad: In a large bowl, combine the sliced cucumber, strawberries, and chopped mint. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss everything together to ensure an even coating of the dressing on all ingredients.
- Rest and Serve: Let the salad rest for 10 minutes at room temperature to allow the flavors to meld together. Give it a final toss before serving and enjoy this fresh, vibrant salad.
Notes
- For extra texture, consider adding toasted nuts like walnuts or almonds.
- To make it vegan, substitute honey with maple syrup.
- This salad is best served fresh but can be refrigerated for up to a day.
- Adjust the amount of honey in the dressing based on your sweetness preference.
