Cucumber Strawberry Salad (Printable)

Bright cucumber and strawberry salad with mint and balsamic-honey dressing—ready in 15 minutes.

# What goes in:

→ Fresh Produce

01 - 2 medium cucumbers, thinly sliced
02 - 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
03 - 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
04 - 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped

→ Dressing

05 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
06 - 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
07 - 1 teaspoon honey
08 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Optional Additions

10 - 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
11 - 2 tablespoons toasted slivered almonds

# Directions:

01 - In a large salad bowl, gently toss together the sliced cucumbers, strawberries, red onion, and chopped mint until evenly mixed.
02 - In a small mixing bowl, whisk together extra-virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
03 - Drizzle the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to coat everything evenly.
04 - Sprinkle crumbled feta and toasted slivered almonds over the salad just before serving, if desired.
05 - Serve immediately to enjoy optimal freshness and crunch.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It turns humble ingredients into an unexpectedly lively and refreshing salad—I promise it tastes fancier than it looks.
  • This dish disappears faster than anything else at a picnic or backyard lunch, and you’ll love how quickly it comes together.
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  • Once, I assembled the salad in advance, and the strawberries went mushy—it’s best to dress and top everything just before serving.
  • Toss gently: Too much mixing breaks up the strawberries and turns the salad pink, so treat it with a light hand.
03 -
  • Let the salad sit for just five minutes so the flavors meld, but any longer and it’ll start to lose its crunch.
  • Keep dressing separate if transporting and toss right before eating for perfect texture every time.

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