Cucumber Strawberry Salad
A refreshing and vibrant salad combining crisp cucumber, sweet strawberries, and a tangy honey-balsamic dressing, all brightened with fresh mint.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 20 min
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
1 cucumber
2 cups strawberries
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon honey
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh mint
Instructions
- Wash and thinly slice the cucumber into rounds. Place in a large bowl.
- Rinse, hull, and thinly slice the strawberries. Add to the bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and honey until combined.
- Season the dressing with salt and black pepper and whisk again.
- Pour the dressing over the cucumber and strawberries and toss gently to coat.
- Wash, dry, and thinly slice (chiffonade) the fresh mint leaves.
- Add the mint to the salad and toss once more to combine.
- Let sit for 5-10 minutes to allow flavors to meld, then serve fresh.
Notes
- For best texture, serve the salad within a few hours of making.
- English or Persian cucumbers work best and don’t require peeling.
- Feel free to add nuts, vegan cheese, or leafy greens for variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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