Strawberry Cucumber Salad (Printable)

Refreshing blend of strawberries, cucumbers, and herbs with zesty dressing.

# What You 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

# Directions:

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 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 Hints:

01 -
  • The strawberries release these sweet juices that mingle with the tangy balsamic and create this incredible natural dressing
  • It takes literally fifteen minutes from start to finish and looks absolutely stunning on a platter
02 -
  • This salad does not sit well so dress it right before you are ready to eat
  • The strawberries release liquid quickly so serve within an hour of assembling
03 -
  • Use a vegetable peeler to shave the cucumber into ribbons for an elegant presentation
  • Let the salad sit for ten minutes after tossing to let flavors develop

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