Description
A refreshing and vibrant Strawberry Cucumber Salad combining sweet strawberries, crisp cucumbers, and fresh herbs with a tangy, slightly sweet vinaigrette dressing. Topped with crumbled feta cheese for a creamy contrast, this salad is perfect for a light, healthy side dish or a quick lunch.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 2 cups chopped strawberries
- 2 cups chopped cucumbers (Persian or mini for extra crunch)
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (can substitute with vegan cheese for dairy-free option)
- 5–10 leaves fresh basil, chopped (adjust based on size)
- 5–10 leaves fresh mint, chopped (adjust based on size)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Dressing Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 lemon, juice only
- 1/2 tsp honey (adjust for sweetness)
- 1/2 tsp white wine vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preparation: Chop the strawberries and cucumbers into bite-sized pieces. Chop fresh basil and mint leaves based on their size.
- Make the dressing: Add olive oil, lemon juice, honey, white wine vinegar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper into a small bowl or jar. Whisk or shake well to combine the dressing thoroughly. Set aside.
- Combine salad ingredients: Place chopped strawberries, cucumbers, basil, mint, and crumbled feta cheese into a large serving bowl. Sprinkle salt and pepper to taste over the salad ingredients.
- Dress the salad: Pour the prepared dressing over the salad mixture.
- Toss and serve: Gently toss the salad to evenly coat all ingredients with the dressing. Adjust seasoning as needed and serve immediately for the freshest taste.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, substitute the feta cheese with your preferred vegan cheese.
- Using Persian or mini cucumbers enhances crunchiness in the salad.
- Adjust the amount of honey in the dressing according to your preferred sweetness level.
- This salad is best served fresh to maintain the texture and flavor of the ingredients.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 day but may lose some crispness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Strawberry cucumber salad, fresh herb salad, summer salad, healthy salad, vegetarian salad, easy salad recipe
