Description

This Easy 5-Minute Strawberry Cucumber Salad is a refreshing combination of sweet strawberries and crisp cucumbers, tossed in a tangy dressing that elevates its flavors. Perfect for summer gatherings, this vibrant salad is quick to prepare and makes a delightful side dish or light meal. With its colorful appeal and mouthwatering taste, it’s sure to impress your guests at any picnic or BBQ!

Ingredients

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2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered
1 large cucumber, thinly sliced (English preferred)
1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp honey or maple syrup
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Wash the strawberries and cucumber; hull the strawberries and slice them into quarters. Cut the cucumber into thin rounds.
Thinly slice the red onion and chop the mint leaves.
In a large bowl, combine strawberries, cucumbers, red onion, and mint.
In a small bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey or maple syrup, salt, and pepper.
Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently. Allow it to sit for five minutes before serving.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Side Dish
Method: Mixing
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
Calories: 90
Sugar: 7g
Sodium: 20mg
Fat: 5g
Saturated Fat: 0.7g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 12g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 1g
Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating feta cheese or nuts like walnuts or almonds. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days.