Description
This Cucumber Strawberry Salad combines crisp cucumbers, sweet strawberries, and fragrant mint with a tangy honey-balsamic dressing. Light, refreshing, and bursting with seasonal flavor, it’s perfect for picnics, barbecues, or as a vibrant side dish. Quick to prepare, it’s a healthy way to enjoy the best of summer produce and is sure to become a crowd favorite for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1 lb fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh mint leaves, sliced into ribbons
Instructions
- Wash cucumbers thoroughly under cold water.
- Slice cucumbers into thin rounds, about 1/8-inch thick.
- Place sliced cucumbers in a large mixing bowl.
- Rinse strawberries and pat dry.
- Hull strawberries by cutting off the green tops.
- Slice strawberries into 1/4-inch thick slices.
- Add strawberries to the bowl with cucumbers.
- In a small bowl, combine olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and honey.
- Whisk until the honey is dissolved and the mixture is fully combined.
- Add salt and pepper to the dressing; whisk again.
- Pour the dressing over the cucumber and strawberries.
- Gently toss to coat all pieces evenly.
- Wash and dry fresh mint leaves.
- Slice mint into thin ribbons (chiffonade).
- Add mint to the salad and toss gently.
- Let sit for 5-10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
For substitutions, use maple syrup instead of honey for a vegan option or white wine vinegar if balsamic is unavailable. Prepare the salad up to a few hours ahead; add mint just before serving for freshness. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 day, as the salad can become watery. If your salad is too tart, add a bit more honey. For best results, slice cucumbers and strawberries evenly. Avoid overdressing to prevent sogginess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg