Strawberry Cucumber Salad (Printable)

Juicy strawberries and crisp cucumbers meet fresh herbs in a zesty dressing for the ultimate summer side.

# 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 (optional)

→ 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 (optional)
12 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine sliced strawberries, cucumber, mint, basil, and shallot (if using).
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper until the dressing emulsifies.
03 - Drizzle the dressing over the strawberry-cucumber mixture. Gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly.
04 - Transfer salad to a serving platter or individual bowls. Garnish with crumbled feta and extra black pepper, if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The sweetness of strawberries against cool crisp cucumber is unexpectedly perfect
  • It comes together in literally fifteen minutes but looks fancy enough for guests
02 -
  • This salad tastes best within an hour of dressing it, as the strawberries will start to break down and release too much juice
  • English cucumbers are worth seeking out because regular cucumbers have tough skin and watery seeds that distract from the texture
03 -
  • Chill your bowl for ten minutes before assembling to keep the salad extra refreshing
  • Taste a strawberry before adding honey, some berries are sweet enough on their own

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