Description
This Cucumber Strawberry Salad is a vibrant dish that beautifully marries the refreshing crunch of cucumbers with the juicy sweetness of ripe strawberries. It’s a perfect addition to picnics, barbecues, or as a light meal on a warm day.
Ingredients
- English cucumbers
- Fresh, ripe strawberries
- Red onion
- Feta cheese
- Fresh herbs (mint or basil)
- Olive oil
- Balsamic vinegar
- Salt
- Pepper
- Honey or maple syrup (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Start by washing the cucumbers and strawberries thoroughly. Slice the cucumbers into thin rounds or half-moons, depending on your preference. Hull and slice the strawberries into quarters.
- Slice the Onion: Thinly slice the red onion. If you find raw onion too strong, soak the slices in cold water for about 10 minutes to mellow the flavor.
- Mix the Salad: In a large bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers, strawberries, and red onion. Gently toss them together to mix the flavors.
- Add the Feta: Crumble feta cheese over the salad, ensuring it’s evenly distributed for a burst of flavor in every bite.
- Chop the Herbs: Finely chop your choice of fresh herbs and sprinkle them over the salad for a refreshing touch.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper. If you like it a bit sweeter, add a teaspoon of honey or maple syrup.
- Dress the Salad: Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving. Toss gently to combine, making sure everything is coated.
- Serve: Enjoy your Cucumber Strawberry Salad fresh, as a side dish or light main course!
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
Keywords: Use the freshest fruits and vegetables you can find. Let the salad chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together beautifully. For added crunch, consider adding some toasted nuts like almonds or walnuts.