Cucumber Strawberry Salad (Printable)

Crisp cucumbers and sweet strawberries tossed with mint and white balsamic-honey dressing, a bright summer side.

# What You'll Need:

→ Produce

01 - 2 cups strawberries, hulled and sliced
02 - 1 large English cucumber, thinly sliced
03 - 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
04 - 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, torn

→ Dressing

05 - 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
06 - 1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar or white wine vinegar
07 - 1 teaspoon honey
08 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Optional Toppings

10 - 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
11 - 2 tablespoons toasted sliced almonds

# Directions:

01 - Place strawberries, cucumber, red onion, and mint leaves in a large mixing bowl; gently toss together until well distributed.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk olive oil, white balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
03 - Pour dressing over the produce mixture and toss gently to ensure even coating.
04 - Sprinkle with crumbled feta and toasted almonds if using; serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • This salad wakes up every bite with its perfect balance of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors.
  • It comes together in minutes, yet it always manages to impress at any gathering.
02 -
  • The first time I dressed the salad too early, the strawberries released their juice and the whole thing turned soggy.
  • Switching to white balsamic vinegar made all the colors pop, and kept the dressing mellow instead of harsh—don’t skip it if you can find it!
03 -
  • Always taste your strawberries before adding—the sweeter they are, the less honey you’ll need in the dressing.
  • Toasting the almonds for an extra thirty seconds brings out a deep nutty aroma that makes the whole salad memorable.

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