Strawberry Cucumber Salad (Printable)

Juicy strawberries meet crisp cucumbers with fresh herbs and tangy balsamic dressing for a refreshing summer dish.

# 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

→ Dressing

06 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
07 - 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
08 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
09 - 1 teaspoon honey
10 - Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste

→ Garnish

11 - 2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
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.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
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.
05 - Garnish with crumbled feta and extra black pepper. Serve immediately.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • The way sweet strawberries meet cool crisp cucumber is like discovering summer on a fork
  • It comes together in fifteen minutes but looks like something from a restaurant patio
  • The herbs make everything taste brighter and more alive than you expect
02 -
  • Make this right before serving or the strawberries will release too much liquid and get soggy
  • The dressing tastes better if you let it sit for ten minutes so the flavors marry
  • Room temperature ingredients make the dressing emulsify more easily
03 -
  • Use a vegetable peeler to create ribbons of cucumber instead of slices for an elegant presentation
  • Let the dressed salad sit for five minutes before serving to let flavors meld

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