Cucumber Strawberry Salad (Print)
Crisp cucumber and sweet strawberry with mint, red onion and honey-balsamic dressing — a bright summer salad in 15 minutes.
# Ingredient List:
→ Produce
01 - 2 cups strawberries, hulled and sliced
02 - 1 large English cucumber, thinly sliced
03 - 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
04 - 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, torn
→ Dressing
05 - 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
06 - 1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar or white wine vinegar
07 - 1 teaspoon honey
08 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Optional Toppings
10 - 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
11 - 2 tablespoons toasted sliced almonds
# How-To Steps:
01 - In a large bowl, gently combine the sliced strawberries, English cucumber, red onion, and torn mint leaves.
02 - In a separate small bowl, whisk together extra virgin olive oil, white balsamic vinegar or white wine vinegar, honey, sea salt, and black pepper until fully emulsified.
03 - Pour the prepared dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss gently to ensure even distribution.
04 - Scatter crumbled feta cheese and toasted sliced almonds on top if using. Serve immediately.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- It’s one of those refreshing dishes that tastes like summer in every bite.
- You’ll whip it up in minutes and somehow look impressively put together at any picnic or BBQ.
02 -
- Once, I was too enthusiastic and mixed the feta in early—big mistake, as it dissolved into the dressing and lost its magic.
- I only realized how much fresher everything tastes when mint is torn, not chopped; it’s less bruised and more aromatic that way.
03 -
- Add a few extra mint leaves just before serving—the aroma is unbeatable.
- If you want perfect slices, chill the cucumber first and use a mandoline for even rounds.