Description
This Cucumber Strawberry Salad is a vibrant medley of fresh cucumbers and juicy strawberries, perfect for warm summer days. It’s easy to prepare and sure to impress your friends and family with its delightful flavors.
Ingredients
- English cucumbers
- Fresh, ripe strawberries
- Red onion
- Feta cheese
- Fresh mint
- Olive oil
- Balsamic vinegar
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Start by washing the cucumbers and strawberries thoroughly. Peel the cucumbers if desired, though I like to leave the skin on for added crunch and color.
- Slice the Cucumbers: Cut the cucumbers in half lengthwise, then slice them into thin half-moon shapes.
- Hull and Slice the Strawberries: Remove the green tops from the strawberries and slice them into quarters or halves, depending on their size.
- Chop the Red Onion: Thinly slice the red onion. If you’re sensitive to the strong flavor, you can soak the slices in cold water for a few minutes to mellow them out.
- Mix the Salad: In a large bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers, strawberries, and red onion. Gently toss them together to mix.
- Add Feta and Mint: Crumble the feta cheese over the salad and add chopped fresh mint. This step is crucial for adding layers of flavor.
- Make the Vinaigrette: In a separate small bowl, whisk together olive oil and balsamic vinegar in a ratio of about 3:1. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss and Serve: Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately to enjoy the freshness!
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
Keywords: For an extra refreshing salad, chill the cucumbers and strawberries in the fridge for about 30 minutes before preparing. Feel free to add other ingredients like nuts for a crunch or even grilled chicken for a protein boost.