Description
A light and refreshing cucumber strawberry salad with fresh herbs, simple vinaigrette, and optional cheese and nuts perfect for summer meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 large English cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta or goat cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint or basil
- 2 tablespoons slivered almonds or seeds
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice or balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Wash and dry strawberries and cucumbers
- Slice strawberries and cucumbers into thin pieces
- Whisk lemon juice, honey, olive oil, salt, and pepper
- Combine cucumbers, strawberries, herbs, and cheese in a bowl
- Drizzle dressing and toss gently
- Top with nuts and serve immediately
Notes
- Use firm ripe strawberries for best texture
- English or Persian cucumbers work best
- Add greens like spinach or arugula if desired
- Store dressing separately if making ahead
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 180
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 10