Cucumber Strawberry Salad (Printable)
Crisp cucumbers and sweet strawberries with mint and a tangy balsamic-honey dressing for a refreshing summer side.
# What You Need:
→ Fresh Produce
01 - 2 medium cucumbers, thinly sliced
02 - 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
03 - 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
04 - 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
→ Dressing
05 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
06 - 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
07 - 1 teaspoon honey
08 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Optional Additions
10 - 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
11 - 2 tablespoons toasted slivered almonds
# How To Make:
01 - In a large salad bowl, gently toss together the cucumbers, strawberries, red onion, and mint.
02 - In a small mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is emulsified.
03 - Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad and toss gently to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated.
04 - Sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese and toasted slivered almonds if desired, just before serving.
05 - Serve immediately to maintain optimal freshness and texture.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- This salad is a trick up your sleeve for impressing guests with minimal fuss.
- The combination of sweet, tangy, and crisp keeps everyone reaching for seconds.
02 -
- The first time I made this, I overdressed and ended up with a soggy salad—less is really more here.
- I discovered chilling my serving plates kept the salad refreshing even on sweltering days.
03 -
- Toasting the almonds brings out their flavor—don’t walk away from the pan, they brown fast.
- Let your salad rest for 5 minutes before serving so the dressing can soak in but not wilt the greens.