Description
Experience the refreshing taste of summer with this vibrant Strawberry Cucumber Salad Recipe. Perfect for warm days or casual gatherings, this salad beautifully combines the sweetness of ripe strawberries with the crispness of cucumbers, creating a delightful balance that is both nourishing and satisfying. Enhanced with fresh herbs like basil and mint, each bite bursts with flavor. It’s an ideal side dish for barbecues, picnics, or simply as a light lunch on its own. Plus, it’s quick and easy to prepare, making it a go-to recipe for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups chopped strawberries
- 2 cups chopped cucumbers
- 5–10 leaves fresh basil, chopped
- 5–10 leaves fresh mint, chopped
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- Olive oil
- Lemon juice
- Honey or agave syrup
- White grape juice vinegar
- Garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Chopped nuts (like walnuts or almonds)
- Avocado
- Red onion
Instructions
- Rinse strawberries under cold water, dry thoroughly, and slice into bite-sized pieces.
- Cut cucumbers into thin rounds.
- In a large bowl, combine strawberries, cucumbers, crumbled feta, basil, and mint.
- In a separate bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, honey (or agave syrup), white grape juice vinegar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
- Pour dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss until well combined before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg