Description
Cool summer vibes meet fresh ingredients in this Strawberry Cucumber Salad, blending sweet and crisp flavors. Light and refreshing, you’ll enjoy this simple dish that perfectly balances seasonal produce with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Produce Ingredients:
- 1.5 pounds (680 grams) strawberries, quartered
- 4 cups (600 grams) cucumbers, chopped
- 1 small red onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup (15 grams) fresh mint, minced
Cheese and Oil Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) feta cheese, cubed
- 1/3 cup (80 milliliters) olive oil
- 1/3 cup (80 milliliters) golden balsamic vinegar
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Slice strawberries into bite-sized wedges, ensuring uniform pieces for balanced flavor and presentation.
- Dice cucumbers and red onion into neat, small cubes to create a harmonious texture and even distribution of ingredients.
- Crumble feta cheese into delicate, scattered pieces that will blend seamlessly with the salad components.
- Finely chop fresh mint leaves to release their aromatic essence and distribute herbs throughout the dish.
- Craft the dressing by whisking golden balsamic vinegar, olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and cracked black pepper in a small mixing bowl until ingredients emulsify and create a smooth, cohesive blend.
- Transfer prepared strawberries, cucumbers, red onion, feta, and mint into a spacious serving bowl.
- Drizzle prepared dressing over the salad, using gentle folding motions to coat ingredients without crushing delicate elements.
- Allow salad to rest for 2-3 minutes to let flavors meld, then serve chilled for optimal taste and refreshing experience.
Notes
- Chill ingredients beforehand to enhance the refreshing texture and keep the salad crisp and cool.
- Use fresh, ripe strawberries and crisp cucumbers for maximum flavor and vibrant color in the salad.
- Consider swapping feta with vegan cheese or omitting for a dairy-free version that’s equally delicious.
- Prep ingredients just before serving to maintain the salad’s brightness and prevent soggy textures.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 196 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 285 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 16 mg