Crisp Cucumber Strawberry Salad for a Refreshing Summer Bite Recipe
This Crisp Cucumber Strawberry Salad offers a refreshing and vibrant combination of sweet strawberries, cool cucumbers, and a tangy dressing, perfect for a light summer bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
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Salad Ingredients
- 2 cups Strawberries (Firm, ripe for optimal sweetness)
- 1 large Cucumber (Persian or English variety preferred)
- 1/2 cup Feta or Goat Cheese (Optional, can substitute with ricotta salata)
- 1/4 cup Fresh Herbs (Mint or Basil for added flavor)
- 1/4 cup Toasted Nuts or Seeds (Almonds, Walnuts, or Sunflower Seeds)
Dressing Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice or Balsamic Vinegar (Can substitute with apple cider vinegar)
- 1 tablespoon Honey or Maple Syrup (Adjust sweetness to taste)
- 3 tablespoons Olive Oil (Or substitute with avocado oil)
- to taste Salt
- to taste Pepper
Instructions
- Steps to Prepare Salad Start by washing and drying the strawberries and cucumbers. Hull and slice the strawberries, then thinly slice the cucumbers into rounds or half-moons.
- Make Dressing In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice (or vinegar), honey, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Adjust the seasonings as needed.
- Toss Salad In a large bowl, gently toss together the cucumbers, strawberries, fresh herbs, and crumbled cheese if using.
- Dress Salad Drizzle about half of the dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat, being careful not to crush the strawberries.
- Serve Transfer the salad to a serving platter. Sprinkle with toasted nuts or seeds and drizzle with any remaining dressing. Serve immediately.