Cucumber Strawberry Salad
A light, refreshing salad combining crisp cucumber, juicy strawberries, fresh herbs, and a honey-lime dressing. Optional feta and toasted nuts add savory contrast.
Ingredients
Salad
- 2 large English cucumbers thinly sliced
- 2 cups fresh strawberries hulled and quartered
- ¼ small red onion thinly sliced
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves torn
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves torn (optional)
- ⅓ cup crumbled feta cheese optional
- ¼ cup toasted sliced almonds or pistachios, optional
Dressing
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice or lemon juice
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- ½ tsp Dijon mustard optional
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and dry cucumbers and strawberries. Thinly slice cucumbers, hull and quarter strawberries, thinly slice red onion, and tear herbs.
- Whisk together olive oil, lime juice, honey, and Dijon mustard in a small bowl or jar. Season with salt and pepper and adjust to taste.
- Combine cucumbers, strawberries, red onion, and herbs in a large bowl. Drizzle dressing and toss gently. Top with feta and toasted nuts if desired and serve immediately or chill 10–15 minutes.
Notes
- For less watery cucumbers, salt sliced cucumbers and let them drain in a colander for 10 minutes, then pat dry.
- Keep dressing separate if making ahead to maintain crispness.
- Substitute peaches or blueberries for strawberries for a tasty variation.
Nutrition
Calories: 140kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 120mgSugar: 9g
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