Description
This refreshing Strawberry Cucumber Salad is a delightful blend of sweet and tangy flavors, perfect for a light and healthy meal or side dish. The juicy strawberries, crisp cucumber, and zesty dressing create a colorful and flavorful combination that’s sure to please your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad:
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 large English cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of black pepper
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced strawberries, cucumber, red onion, and mint.
- Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Toss and Chill: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat. Let sit for 10–15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to blend. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- This salad pairs beautifully with grilled chicken or fish.
- You can also add crumbled feta or goat cheese for a creamy element.
- For extra crunch, toss in some chopped almonds or pistachios just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
