Description
Enjoy the refreshing flavors of summer with this delightful Cucumber Strawberry Salad. A perfect blend of sweet strawberries, crisp cucumber, and fresh mint, all tossed in a tangy dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad:
- 2 cups strawberries (hulled and sliced)
- 1 large cucumber (thinly sliced)
- ¼ cup red onion (thinly sliced)
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves (chopped)
Dressing:
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar or lemon juice
- 1 tsp honey (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix strawberries, cucumber, red onion, and mint.
- Prepare Dressing: Whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar or lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper.
- Toss: Pour dressing over salad and gently toss to coat.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately or chill for 10–15 minutes for enhanced flavor.
Notes
- This salad complements grilled chicken or fish.
- For added texture, consider feta or chopped almonds.
- English or Persian cucumbers are recommended for their thin skin and mild taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
