Description
A light and refreshing salad combining crisp cucumbers and juicy strawberries tossed in a tangy vinaigrette, perfect for summer meals.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups sliced seedless cucumbers (thin rounds or half-moons)
- 1 1/2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint or basil
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar or white wine vinegar
- 1 tsp honey or agave syrup
- Pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Optional: crumbled feta cheese or chopped pistachios for garnish
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, gently toss together the sliced cucumbers and strawberries.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper.
- Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and gently mix to coat.
- Sprinkle with fresh mint or basil.
- Garnish with feta or nuts if desired. Serve immediately or chill briefly before serving.
Notes
- Chill the salad for a few minutes to enhance its refreshing quality.
- Use white wine vinegar for a lighter flavor, or balsamic for a deeper tang.
- Feta adds a creamy, salty contrast to the sweet strawberries.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 95 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
