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Quick Fresh Strawberry Cucumber Salad - Instant Summer Recipe

This vibrant strawberry cucumber salad combines sweet strawberries with crisp cucumbers and fresh mint for a refreshing summer side dish. It comes together in minutes with a simple honey-lemon dressing and is perfect for picnics, barbecues, or quick meals.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1 large English cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • Optional: 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Prepare the produce: Wash and dry the strawberries and cucumber thoroughly. Hull the strawberries and slice them into uniform pieces. Thinly slice the cucumber using a mandoline or sharp knife for even slices.
  2. Combine the base: In a large mixing bowl, gently toss together the sliced strawberries, cucumber, and chopped mint leaves.
  3. Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, honey, lemon juice, sea salt, and black pepper until well combined and slightly emulsified.
  4. Toss and serve: Drizzle the dressing over the strawberry-cucumber mixture and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly. If using feta cheese, sprinkle it over the top just before serving.
  5. Chill or serve immediately: This salad is best served fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 2 hours before serving if needed.

Notes

Use English cucumbers for best texture, choose ripe but firm strawberries, dressing can be made ahead and stored for 3 days, pairs well with creamy pasta or grilled meats, can add red onion or toasted almonds for variation