Description
Indulge in the refreshing bliss of Strawberry Cucumber Salad, a vibrant summer dish that celebrates the season’s best flavors. This salad combines juicy strawberries and crisp cucumbers, enhanced with aromatic herbs like mint and basil. It’s not only quick to prepare—taking just 15 minutes—but also versatile enough for any occasion, whether it’s a picnic, barbecue, or a light lunch. The delightful crunch from fresh ingredients pairs beautifully with a simple homemade dressing of olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Enjoy it as a side dish or elevate your meal by serving it alongside grilled proteins. Perfectly customizable, you can easily add nuts or cheese for extra flavor and texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pint strawberries (hulled and thinly sliced)
- 1 English cucumber (halved and thinly sliced)
- ½ small red onion (thinly sliced)
- ½ cup chopped fresh basil
- ½ cup chopped fresh mint
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 teaspoons honey (or agave)
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, and salt until well combined.
- Add the sliced red onion to the dressing and toss to coat; let sit for 10 minutes to reduce bitterness.
- Incorporate strawberries, cucumber, basil, and mint into the bowl. Gently toss until evenly mixed.
- Serve immediately for optimal freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg