Strawberry Cucumber Salad (Printable version)

A vibrant mix of strawberries, crisp cucumbers, fresh herbs, and tangy balsamic dressing. Ready in 15 minutes.

# What you'll 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

# Directions:

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, if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • No heat required, perfect for when your kitchen feels like a sauna
  • The sweet and savory combination surprises everyone who tries it
02 -
  • This salad needs to be eaten within an hour of dressing or the strawberries start breaking down
  • Room temperature ingredients absorb the dressing better than cold ones straight from the fridge
03 -
  • Use a mandoline for paper thin cucumber slices that almost melt in your mouth
  • Let the dressed salad sit for five minutes before serving, the flavors meld beautifully

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