Description
Strawberry Cucumber Salad is a refreshing and colorful dish that combines the sweet juiciness of strawberries with the crispness of cucumbers, complemented by red onions, feta cheese, and fresh mint. Dressed in a light vinaigrette of olive oil, golden balsamic vinegar, and lemon juice, this salad is perfect for summer gatherings, as a side dish, or a healthy snack.
Ingredients
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1 1/2 pounds strawberries, quartered
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4 cups cucumbers, chopped
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1 small red onion, chopped
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8 ounces feta cheese, cubed
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1/2 cup fresh mint, minced
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1/3 cup olive oil
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1/3 cup golden balsamic vinegar
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2 tablespoons lemon juice
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1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
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Prepare the Ingredients:Quarter the strawberries.
Chop the cucumbers and red onion.
Cube the feta cheese.
Mince the fresh mint. -
Make the Dressing:In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, golden balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, and pepper.
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Combine and Toss:In a large bowl, combine the strawberries, cucumbers, red onion, feta cheese, and fresh mint.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Notes
- For the best flavor, use fresh, ripe strawberries and a crisp cucumber.
- The salad can be made a few hours in advance, but add the dressing just before serving to keep the ingredients crisp.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg