Cucumber Strawberry Salad: Refreshingly Simple Summer Bliss

Enjoy the refreshing Cucumber Strawberry Salad, a perfect blend of sweet strawberries and crunchy cucumbers, ideal for summer.

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Prep Time 20

Total Time 20

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Salads

Cuisine: American

Calories: 150

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Salad

2 cups strawberries hull and slice into quarters
1 large cucumber thinly sliced
1/2 cup feta cheese optional, crumbled
1/4 cup fresh herbs mint or basil

For the Dressing

3 tablespoons lemon juice or balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
4 tablespoons olive oil high-quality extra virgin
to taste salt
to taste pepper

Optional Crunch

1/4 cup nuts or seeds toasted almonds, walnuts, or sunflower seeds

Equipment

Mixing bowl
Whisk
Cutting board
knife
salad tongs

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Rinse strawberries, hull and slice them into quarters. Thinly slice the cucumber into rounds or half-moons.
In a bowl, whisk together lemon juice or balsamic vinegar, honey or maple syrup, olive oil, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
In a large mixing bowl, combine cucumbers, strawberries, and fresh herbs. Optional: crumble feta on top.
Drizzle half of the dressing over the salad and gently toss together using salad tongs.
Transfer to a serving platter, sprinkle nuts or seeds on top, and drizzle with remaining dressing. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Choose fresh, ripe ingredients for the best texture. Chill before mixing for extra refreshment. Dress just before serving to maintain crunchiness.

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