Cucumber Strawberry Salad (Printable Version)
Crisp cucumber and sweet strawberries with red onion, mint, and a zesty white balsamic-honey dressing.
# What You Need:
→ Produce
01 - 2 cups strawberries, hulled and sliced
02 - 1 large English cucumber, thinly sliced
03 - 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
04 - 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, torn
→ Dressing
05 - 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
06 - 1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar or white wine vinegar
07 - 1 teaspoon honey
08 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Optional Toppings
10 - 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
11 - 2 tablespoons toasted sliced almonds
# How-To:
01 - In a large bowl, gently toss together the strawberries, cucumber, red onion, and mint leaves.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together extra virgin olive oil, white balsamic vinegar, honey, sea salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
03 - Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to ensure even coating.
04 - If desired, sprinkle crumbled feta cheese and toasted sliced almonds over the salad. Serve immediately.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- It looks way fancier than the five minutes it takes to prep and never fails to surprise guests.
- The fresh mint and touch of honey make every bite pop, and kids seem to love it as much as adults.
02 -
- If you overmix, the strawberries start to get mushy and the salad loses its brightness—toss lightly.
- Letting the salad sit too long makes it watery, so prep just before serving for the best crunch.
03 -
- Dry your produce thoroughly; extra moisture will make the salad soggy fast.
- Taste and adjust the dressing before adding it—everyone’s strawberries are a little different each time.