Description
Fresh Cucumber Strawberry Salad for a Perfect Summer Bite
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Strawberries (hulled and sliced)
- 1 large Cucumber (thinly sliced)
- 1/2 cup Feta or Goat Cheese (optional)
- 1/4 cup Fresh Herbs (Basil or Mint)
- 1/4 cup Nuts/Seeds (optional, e.g., slivered almonds or walnuts)
- 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- to taste pinch Salt
- to taste pinch Pepper
Instructions
- Begin by rinsing and drying your strawberries and cucumbers thoroughly. Hull the strawberries and slice them lengthwise, then thinly slice the cucumbers into rounds or half-moons for that perfect crunch.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, honey, olive oil, salt, and pepper until well combined. Don’t hesitate to adjust the sweetness to suit your taste.
- In a large bowl, gently mix together the cucumbers, strawberries, fresh herbs, and cheese if you’re using it.
- Drizzle about half of your dressing over the salad and toss gently, ensuring not to crush the strawberries.
- Transfer the salad to a lovely platter or individual bowls. Sprinkle with your choice of nuts or seeds and any extra fresh herbs for a beautiful finish. Drizzle the remaining dressing on top and serve immediately!
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
Keywords: Cucumber Strawberry Salad