Cucumber Strawberry Salad
This vibrant Cucumber Strawberry Salad with fresh basil and a honey balsamic dressing is a delightful blend of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors, perfect for any summer gathering!
Ingredients
- 2 cups cucumbers thinly sliced
- 2 cups strawberries quartered
- 1/3 cup fresh basil or mint - chopped
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta optional
Honey Balsamic Dressing
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 tsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 pinch sea salt
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, toss together cucumbers, strawberries, fresh basil or fresh mint (whichever you prefer - or both!), and crumbled feta. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, honey, lemon juice, and a pinch of sea salt until well blended.
- Pour the honey balsamic dressing over the cucumber and strawberry mixture in the large bowl. Gently toss everything together until the salad is evenly coated with the dressing.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- For an extra burst of flavor, consider adding a handful of toasted nuts or seeds, such as almonds, walnuts, or pumpkin seeds, to the salad.
- Use any variety of cucumber you like (English cucumber, mini cucumbers, etc).
- Feel free to customize the salad by adding other seasonal fruits or vegetables, such as diced avocado, watermelon, or bell peppers, for additional color and texture.
- If you're not a fan of feta cheese, you can easily omit it or substitute it with goat cheese, ricotta salata, or even crumbled blue cheese for a tangy twist.
- To make the salad more filling, consider adding cooked grains like quinoa, farro, or couscous, or protein sources like shredded chicken.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different herbs in the dressing. Fresh dill, parsley, or cilantro would all add their own unique touch to the flavor profile of the salad. I'm a big advocate of using what you have on hand!
Calories: 69kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 79mgPotassium: 146mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 135IUVitamin C: 31mgCalcium: 47mgIron: 0.4mg
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