Description
This Cucumber Strawberry Salad is a must-try delight, featuring fresh cucumber and strawberries tossed in a light dressing.
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
- Start by washing the cucumber thoroughly under cold running water.
- Using a sharp knife, slice the cucumber into thin rounds, about 1/8-inch thick.
- Place the sliced cucumber into a large mixing bowl.
- Rinse the strawberries under cold water to remove any dirt or debris.
- Pat the strawberries dry gently with a paper towel or clean cloth.
- Hull the strawberries by cutting off the green leafy tops using a paring knife.
- Slice the strawberries into thin slices, about 1/4-inch thick, and add them to the bowl with the cucumber slices.
- In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and honey.
- Whisk the ingredients together until the honey is completely dissolved and the mixture is well combined.
- Sprinkle the salt and black pepper into the bowl with the olive oil, vinegar, and honey mixture.
- Whisk again to ensure that the seasoning is evenly distributed.
- Pour the dressing mixture over the cucumber and strawberry slices in the mixing bowl.
- Gently toss the cucumber and strawberries with the dressing, making sure each slice is coated.
- Wash the fresh mint leaves under cold water.
- Pat the mint leaves dry with a paper towel or clean cloth.
- Stack the mint leaves on top of each other and slice them into thin ribbons, also known as chiffonade.
- Add the freshly sliced mint to the bowl with the cucumber and strawberry mixture.
- Toss everything together one last time to evenly distribute the mint throughout the salad.
- Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning if needed, adding more salt, pepper, or honey as desired.
- Let the salad sit for about 5 to 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Serve immediately, or refrigerate until ready to serve, but make sure to enjoy within a few hours for the best texture.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider using fresh lime juice in place of honey.
- This salad is best when fresh but can be refrigerated for a short period.
- Adjust sweetness and seasoning according to your taste preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg