Description
This Strawberry Cucumber Salad is a refreshing, light, and healthy dish that combines sweet strawberries with crisp cucumber, making it perfect for warm weather. The tangy dressing ties the flavors together, while fresh herbs add an extra layer of freshness. It’s an easy and colorful side dish that pairs beautifully with grilled meats, seafood, or as a stand-alone salad for lunch.
Ingredients
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1 pint fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
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1 medium cucumber, sliced
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1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
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1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
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1 teaspoon honey (optional, for sweetness)
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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Crumbled feta cheese or goat cheese (optional, for topping)
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Toasted almonds or walnuts (optional, for crunch)
Instructions
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Prepare the Ingredients:
Wash and hull the strawberries, then slice them. Slice the cucumber and red onion (if using). Tear the basil leaves into smaller pieces. -
Make the Dressing:
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey (if using), salt, and pepper until well combined. -
Assemble the Salad:
In a large bowl, combine the sliced strawberries, cucumber, red onion, and basil. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat everything evenly.
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Serve:
If desired, sprinkle with crumbled feta or goat cheese and top with toasted almonds or walnuts for added texture and flavor. Serve immediately or chill for 15-20 minutes before serving for a more refreshing taste.
Notes
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For extra sweetness, feel free to add a little more honey to the dressing or toss the strawberries with a light drizzle of honey before adding to the salad.
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If you prefer a tangier dressing, you can add a bit of lemon juice or swap the balsamic vinegar for red wine vinegar.
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The salad is best served fresh, but you can refrigerate the leftovers for up to a day, although the cucumbers may lose some of their crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish, Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg