Description
The Strawberry Cucumber Salad Recipe is a refreshing and vibrant dish that combines the sweet juiciness of strawberries with the crispness of cucumbers. Perfect for warm days, this salad is not only easy to prepare but also versatile enough to impress at any gathering. With just 15 minutes of prep, you can whip up this delightful salad, making it an ideal choice for picnics, potlucks, or light lunches. Customize it with nuts or avocado for added texture and nutrition, ensuring a healthy option that bursts with flavor. Enjoy this colorful mix as a side dish or a light main course, brightening up any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups chopped strawberries
- 2 cups chopped cucumbers
- 5–10 leaves fresh basil, chopped
- 5–10 leaves fresh mint, chopped
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (or plant-based alternative)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: Chopped nuts (like walnuts or almonds)
- Optional: Avocado
- Optional: Honey or agave syrup
- Optional: Red onion
Instructions
- Rinse strawberries under cold water and slice them into bite-sized pieces.
- Slice cucumbers into thin rounds on a cutting board.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine strawberries and cucumbers with crumbled feta cheese and chopped herbs.
- Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey (or agave syrup), white grape juice vinegar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl.
- Pour dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg