Cucumber Strawberry Salad
This Cucumber Strawberry Salad is a vibrant, refreshing dish that combines the crispness of cucumbers with the sweetness of ripe strawberries, making it an ideal choice for warm-weather gatherings. With its light and invigorating flavors, this salad serves as a perfect appetizer or side dish at picnics and barbecues. The bright colors and fresh ingredients not only make it visually appealing but also packed with essential nutrients, ensuring you can indulge guilt-free while enjoying every bite. Quick to prepare and versatile enough to complement various meals, this salad is bound to be a favorite at your next gathering.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cucumber
- 2 cups strawberries
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash the cucumber under cold water, slice it thinly (about 1/8-inch), and place in a mixing bowl.
- Rinse the strawberries, pat dry, hull them, and slice into thin pieces (about 1/4-inch). Add to the bowl with cucumbers.
- In a small bowl, combine olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until well mixed.
- Pour the dressing over the cucumber and strawberries; gently toss to coat.
- Add sliced mint leaves and toss again. Allow to sit for 5-10 minutes for flavors to meld before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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