Strawberry Cucumber Salad (Printable)

Refreshing summer salad with strawberries, cucumbers, and fresh herbs in tangy dressing.

# What You Need:

→ Produce

01 - 2 cups strawberries, hulled and sliced
02 - 1 large English cucumber, thinly sliced
03 - 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
05 - 1 small shallot, finely sliced

→ Dressing

06 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
07 - 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
08 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
09 - 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
10 - Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste

→ Garnish

11 - 2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
12 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# How-To:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine sliced strawberries, cucumber, mint, basil, and shallot.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
03 - Drizzle the dressing over the strawberry-cucumber mixture. Gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly.
04 - Transfer salad to a serving platter or individual bowls. Garnish with crumbled feta and extra black pepper. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • No cooking required when you cannot bear to turn on the stove
  • The sweet and savory combo surprises everyone who tries it
02 -
  • This salad is best eaten within an hour of dressing, the strawberries start to break down and release too much water
  • The shallot is optional but adds a nice sharp bite that cuts through the sweetness
03 -
  • Let the dressed salad sit for five minutes before serving, the flavors need a moment to meld
  • Use a vegetable peeler to create cucumber ribbons for an elegant presentation

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