Strawberry Cucumber Salad (Printable version)

Juicy strawberries and crisp cucumbers meet fresh herbs in a tangy balsamic dressing for a refreshing summer dish ready in 15 minutes.

# What you 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 make it:

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 meets cool cucumber in a way that feels like discovering a new color
  • It comes together in fifteen minutes but looks like you planned it for days
02 -
  • This salad needs to be eaten within an hour of dressing or the strawberries will get sad and watery
  • Mint can overpower everything if you do not chop it finely
03 -
  • A mandoline makes the cucumber slices paper thin and elegant
  • Let the dressed salad sit for five minutes before serving to let flavors meld

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