Description
A refreshing and vibrant cucumber strawberry salad tossed with a simple balsamic vinaigrette and garnished with fresh mint. Perfect for a light and healthy side dish or snack, this salad combines crisp cucumber slices with sweet strawberries for a delightful flavor contrast.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad
- 1 cucumber
- 2 cups strawberries
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint for garnish
Dressing
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare cucumber: Wash and slice the cucumber into thin rounds, then place the slices in a large mixing bowl to form the base of your salad.
- Prepare strawberries: Rinse and hull the strawberries, removing the green tops, then slice them thinly before adding them to the cucumber in the mixing bowl.
- Make dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper until the mixture is well combined and emulsified.
- Toss salad: Pour the prepared dressing over the cucumber and strawberry mixture. Toss gently to evenly coat all the pieces without bruising the fruit.
- Add mint and rest: Sprinkle sliced fresh mint leaves over the salad, mix well, and allow it to rest for 5-10 minutes to let the flavors meld before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the best sweetness and flavor.
- Adjust the amount of honey and balsamic vinegar to taste for a sweeter or tangier dressing.
- Letting the salad rest allows the cucumber to absorb the dressing, enhancing the overall taste.
- This salad is best served chilled and eaten within a day for maximum freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: cucumber strawberry salad, fresh salad, balsamic vinaigrette, summer salad, healthy salad, fresh mint salad
