Cucumber Strawberry Salad (Printable)
Crisp cucumber, juicy strawberries and mint in a light balsamic-honey dressing—bright side for summer lunches.
# What You'll 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 - In a large salad bowl, gently toss together the cucumbers, strawberries, red onion, and mint.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper until thoroughly emulsified.
03 - Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad mixture, tossing lightly to ensure even coating.
04 - Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese and toasted slivered almonds on top, if desired. Serve immediately to preserve freshness and texture.
# Expert Hacks:
01 -
- It’s the sort of easy, impressive dish that comes together in 15 minutes, but looks lovingly prepared.
- The way the mint lifts everything and the balsamic balances the berries made this an instant favorite for me.
02 -
- Once, I mixed everything too early and the salad turned watery and limp—wait until the very last minute to dress it.
- I learned the hard way that chopping the mint too finely makes it disappear in the flavors, so leave it in bigger pieces.
03 -
- Let sliced onions soak in ice water for five minutes to calm their bite.
- Gently tossing with your hands instead of utensils helps keep the fruit and veg from breaking up—a trick I wish I’d known sooner.