Strawberry Cucumber Salad (Printable)

Refreshing blend of strawberries and crisp cucumbers with herbs in tangy dressing.

# What You Need:

→ Produce

01 - 2 cups strawberries, hulled and sliced
02 - 1 large English cucumber, thinly sliced
03 - 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
05 - 1 small shallot, finely sliced (optional)

→ Dressing

06 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
07 - 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
08 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
09 - 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
10 - Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste

→ Garnish

11 - 2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese (optional)
12 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# How To Make It:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine sliced strawberries, cucumber, mint, basil, and shallot (if using).
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper until the dressing emulsifies.
03 - Drizzle the dressing over the strawberry-cucumber mixture. Gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly.
04 - Transfer salad to a serving platter or individual bowls.
05 - Garnish with crumbled feta and extra black pepper, if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in literally fifteen minutes with zero cooking required
  • The sweet strawberries and cool cucumbers create this incredible flavor contrast that wakes up your whole palate
02 -
  • The salad starts releasing water pretty quickly after dressing, so toss it right before serving to keep everything crisp and vibrant
  • If you're making this ahead, keep the dressing separate and add it at the last minute to prevent the cucumber from getting soggy
03 -
  • Use a mandoline if you have one for paper-thin cucumber slices that practically melt in your mouth
  • Letting the salad sit for just five minutes after tossing helps the flavors meld while the vegetables still stay crisp

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