Description
Cucumber Strawberry Salad is a refreshing, vibrant dish that perfectly marries the crispness of cucumbers with the sweetness of ripe strawberries. Ideal for summer gatherings or as a light side dish, this salad brings together bright flavors and colors that will uplift any meal. Easy to prepare and delightful to share, it’s a must-try for anyone looking to add a touch of summer to their table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cucumbers, sliced
- 1 cup ripe strawberries, quartered
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Rinse cucumbers and strawberries under cold water. Slice cucumbers thinly.
- Remove green tops from strawberries and cut them into quarters.
- Thinly slice red onion.
- Stack mint leaves, roll tightly, and slice finely to release oils.
- In a large bowl, combine cucumbers, strawberries, onions, and mint gently.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil and balsamic vinegar; drizzle over the salad and toss gently.
- Serve immediately or chill before serving for a refreshing experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg