Description
This Cucumber Strawberry Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that brings together crisp cucumbers and sweet strawberries for an explosion of flavor. Perfect for summer barbecues, picnics, or as a light side dish for family dinners, this salad is not only beautiful but also incredibly easy to prepare. With just a few fresh ingredients and a simple homemade dressing, you can whip up this delightful salad in no time. It’s low in calories yet high in taste, making it an ideal choice for health-conscious eaters who don’t want to compromise on flavor. Enjoy the perfect balance of sweet and savory with every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cucumber
- 2 cups strawberries
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint
Instructions
- Wash and slice the cucumber into thin rounds (about 1/8-inch thick) and place them in a large mixing bowl.
- Rinse the strawberries, hull them, slice into thin pieces (about 1/4-inch thick), and add to the bowl with cucumbers.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the cucumber and strawberry mixture and gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Add chiffonade mint leaves, toss again, and let sit for about 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg