Cucumber Strawberry Salad
This Cucumber Strawberry Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that captures the essence of summer. With a delightful mix of crisp cucumbers, sweet strawberries, and fresh mint, this salad is perfect for picnics, barbecues, or light lunches. Tossed in a zesty lemon-olive oil dressing, it’s sure to impress your guests and awaken your taste buds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh cucumbers, sliced (about 2 medium cucumbers)
- 1 cup ripe strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Prepare the Ingredients: Wash cucumbers and strawberries. Slice cucumbers into thin rounds and hull strawberries before slicing. Combine in a large bowl.
- 2. Add Aromatics: Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the bowl with chopped mint leaves. Gently toss to combine.
- 3. Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice and olive oil. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- 4. Combine Everything: Pour the dressing over the cucumber-strawberry mixture and toss until evenly coated. Let sit for about 10 minutes.
- 5. Serve: Transfer to serving bowls and garnish with additional mint leaves if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg