Strawberry Cucumber Salad (Printable)

Juicy strawberries meet crisp cucumbers in this vibrant summer dish with fresh herbs and tangy balsamic dressing.

# What You’ll 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

# Directions:

01 - Combine sliced strawberries, cucumber, mint, basil, and shallot in a large mixing bowl.
02 - Whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until fully emulsified.
03 - Drizzle the dressing over the strawberry-cucumber mixture and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
04 - Transfer to a serving platter or individual bowls. Top with crumbled feta and additional black pepper if desired.
05 - Serve immediately while vegetables remain crisp and strawberries are firm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in literally 15 minutes but looks like something from a restaurant
  • The sweet and tangy combination wakes up your palate like nothing else
02 -
  • The salad needs to be served right after tossing or the strawberries will weep and make everything soggy
  • English cucumbers are worth seeking out because regular cucumbers have tough skins and bitter seeds
03 -
  • Taste your strawberries first and adjust honey based on their natural sweetness
  • The salad actually benefits from slightly underripe fruit which holds up better to tossing

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