Description
Strawberry Cucumber Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that perfectly balances the sweetness of strawberries with the crispness of cucumbers. Tossed in a light lemon dressing, this salad is an ideal addition to summer picnics, barbecues, or as a healthy side for any meal. Quick to prepare and packed with nutrients, it’s a delightful way to enjoy fresh produce while impressing your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 cup English cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash strawberries under cold water, remove stems, and slice into quarters. Wash cucumber and slice thinly.
- Finely chop red onion and roughly chop mint leaves.
- In a large bowl, combine strawberries, cucumber, red onion, and mint. Toss gently.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice with salt and pepper.
- Pour dressing over the salad mixture and toss until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately on plates or in bowls.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg