Strawberry Cucumber Salad (Printable)

Juicy strawberries and crisp cucumbers tossed with fresh mint, basil, 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 (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 Steps:

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.
05 - Garnish with crumbled feta and extra black pepper, if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The strawberries and cucumbers together taste like someone turned a farmers market into fireworks
  • It comes together in fifteen minutes flat when you are melting
02 -
  • This does not keep well overnight because the cucumbers release water and the strawberries get sad
  • Room temperature strawberries have way more flavor than cold ones straight from the fridge
03 -
  • Use a vegetable peeler to shave the cucumber into ribbons for something elegant
  • The dressing works on almost any summer fruit and vegetable combination

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