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Cucumber Strawberry Salad

A light, colorful salad combining fresh cucumber, juicy strawberries, creamy feta, and a bright lemon-olive oil dressing, perfect for warm-weather meals.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Healthy
Calories: 140
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1 large English cucumber (or 3 Persian cucumbers), thinly sliced Slice thinly to blend well with strawberries.
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta or goat cheese (optional) Use feta for a creamy, salty flavor.
Dressing Ingredients
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice or balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tsp honey or maple syrup Adjust sweetness according to the ripeness of strawberries.
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • to taste Salt and black pepper
Garnish Ingredients
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint or basil Adjust herbs based on preference.
  • 2 tbsp slivered almonds, sunflower seeds, or walnuts (toasted, optional) Toast nuts for enhanced flavor.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Wash and dry strawberries and cucumbers.
  2. Hull and slice strawberries; thinly slice cucumbers into rounds or half-moons.
Make Dressing
  1. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together lemon juice, honey, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Adjust to taste.
Assemble Salad
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine cucumbers, strawberries, herbs, and cheese (if using).
  2. Drizzle with half the dressing and gently toss to coat without crushing the fruit.
  3. Transfer to a serving platter. Sprinkle with nuts/seeds and additional herbs. Drizzle with remaining dressing and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 140kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 100mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6g

Notes

Serve chilled and pair with grilled chicken or a light fish for a balanced meal. Separate dressing and nuts if storing to maintain freshness.

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