Description
Cucumber Strawberry Salad is a vibrant, refreshing dish that beautifully combines the crispness of cucumbers with the sweetness of strawberries. Perfect for summer picnics, barbecues, or a light lunch, this salad is not only visually stunning but also offers a delightful burst of flavors in every bite. With its simple preparation and versatility, it’s bound to become a favorite at your gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cucumbers, sliced
- 2 cups ripe strawberries, hulled and quartered
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
Instructions
- Rinse cucumbers and strawberries under cold water.
- Slice cucumbers into thin rounds and hull strawberries before cutting them into quarters.
- In a large bowl, combine chopped cucumbers and strawberries.
- Thinly slice red onion; if desired, soak in cold water for 10 minutes to reduce sharpness.
- Add the red onion slices to the bowl along with crumbled feta and chopped mint leaves.
- In a small bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar and olive oil until well combined.
- Pour dressing over the salad and gently toss until everything is coated. Serve immediately or chill briefly in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg