Cucumber Strawberry Salad (Print Version)
Cucumbers, strawberries, red onion and mint in a light balsamic-honey dressing. Ready in 15 minutes.
# What You 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 Prepare:
01 - In a large salad bowl, gently toss together the cucumbers, strawberries, red onion, and mint.
02 - In a small mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
03 - Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad and toss gently to coat the produce without bruising.
04 - Top with crumbled feta and toasted slivered almonds, if desired, just before serving. Serve immediately to maintain crispness.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- This salad is my go-to when I want a dish that feels as fresh as it looks—like a secret weapon for summer days.
- The balance between the juicy strawberries and crisp cucumbers is unbeatable, plus it's a crowd-pleaser every single time I set it out.
02 -
- I once let the dressed salad sit too long and learned the hard way—always toss in the dressing just before serving to avoid a soggy mess.
- Discovering how the mint brightens everything convinced me never to skip it, even if it's just a few torn leaves.
03 -
- Always taste your dressing before adding—it’s easy to tweak for your mood with a bit more acidity or sweetness.
- A good pinch of flaky salt just before serving lifts every ingredient to its best self.