Description
This Cucumber Strawberry Salad is a fresh, colorful summer salad made with juicy strawberries, crisp cucumbers, fragrant herbs, and a simple homemade dressing. Sweet, tangy, and refreshing, it’s the perfect side dish for barbecues, picnics, brunches, or busy weeknight dinners. Ready in just 15 minutes, this easy salad delivers bright flavors with minimal effort.
Ingredients
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For the Salad
- 2 cups strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 2 medium Persian or English cucumbers, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint or basil, chopped
- 2 tablespoons toasted almonds, walnuts, or sunflower seeds (optional)
For the Dressing
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice or balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients. Wash and thoroughly dry the strawberries and cucumbers. Hull and slice the strawberries, then thinly slice the cucumbers into rounds or half-moons.
- Make the dressing. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the lemon juice or balsamic vinegar, honey or maple syrup, olive oil, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Assemble the salad. Add the strawberries, cucumbers, and chopped herbs to a large serving bowl. Sprinkle in the feta cheese if using.
- Dress the salad. Drizzle about half of the dressing over the salad and gently toss until lightly coated.
- Finish and serve. Transfer to a serving platter if desired. Top with toasted nuts or seeds and drizzle with the remaining dressing. Serve immediately.
Notes
- English or Persian cucumbers work best because they are less watery and have thinner skins.
- For a dairy-free version, simply omit the feta cheese.
- Fresh mint creates a cooling flavor, while basil adds a slightly savory note.
- Toasting nuts or seeds enhances their flavor and crunch.
- Add the dressing just before serving for the freshest texture.
- This salad is best enjoyed the day it is made.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories: 145 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 8 mg