Strawberry Cucumber Salad (Print Version)

Fresh strawberries and crisp cucumbers with herbs and tangy dressing for a perfect 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 or maple syrup
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 dressing over strawberry-cucumber mixture. Gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly.
04 - Transfer salad to a serving platter or individual bowls.
05 - Sprinkle with crumbled feta and extra black pepper. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The sweet and savory balance hits that magical spot where everyone asks for seconds
  • It comes together in literally fifteen minutes while the dressing does all the heavy lifting
02 -
  • The salad is best served within an hour or the strawberries will start to break down
  • Slicing the cucumber very thin makes all the difference in texture
03 -
  • If your strawberries are not very sweet, add an extra half teaspoon of honey to the dressing
  • Pat the cucumber slices dry with a paper towel so the dressing does not get watered down

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