Strawberry Cucumber Salad (Printable View)

Refreshing blend of strawberries and crisp cucumbers with mint, basil, and tangy balsamic dressing. A vibrant summer dish ready in just 15 minutes.

# 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

→ 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
12 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine sliced strawberries, cucumber, mint, basil, and shallot.
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. Garnish with crumbled feta and extra black pepper. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The sweet and savory combination will make your taste buds do a happy dance
  • It comes together in literally 15 minutes with zero cooking required
  • Perfect for those days when turning on the stove feels like a punishment
02 -
  • Wait to dress this salad until right before serving—the salt will make the cucumbers weep and strawberries get mushy if they sit too long
  • Room temperature strawberries taste sweeter than cold ones, so let them sit out for 15 minutes before slicing
03 -
  • Use a vegetable peeler to create cucumber ribbons instead of slices—it makes the salad feel extra fancy
  • Let the dressed salad sit for just 2 minutes before serving to let flavors meld, but not a second longer

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