Description
A fresh and vibrant salad combining the cool crunch of cucumber with the sweet juiciness of strawberries, perfect for summer days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cucumber
- 2 cups strawberries
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint
Instructions
- Wash cucumber under cold water and slice it into thin rounds.
- Place cucumber slices in a large mixing bowl.
- Rinse and hull the strawberries, then slice them and add to the cucumber.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and honey until well combined.
- Season the dressing with salt and pepper, and whisk again.
- Pour the dressing over the cucumber and strawberries; toss gently.
- Wash and chiffonade the mint leaves and add to the salad, tossing once more.
- Adjust seasoning as needed, and let sit for 5-10 minutes to meld flavors.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate, enjoying within a few hours for best texture.
Notes
Best served fresh. Store leftovers in an airtight container, keeping the dressing separate if preparing ahead of time.
- Prep Time: 15
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: cucumber, strawberry, salad, summer, refreshing