Cucumber Strawberry Mint Salad (Printable)

Refreshing mix of cucumber, strawberries, mint, and baby greens with a light citrus dressing.

# What You'll Need:

→ Produce

01 - 1 large English cucumber, thinly sliced
02 - 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
03 - ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped
04 - 2 cups mixed baby greens, optional

→ Dressing

05 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
06 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
07 - 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
08 - ¼ teaspoon sea salt
09 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste

→ Garnish

10 - ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese, optional
11 - 2 tablespoons toasted sliced almonds, optional

# How to Make It:

01 - In a large salad bowl, gently combine the cucumber slices, strawberries, mint, and baby greens if using.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
03 - Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
04 - Sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese and toasted almonds if desired.
05 - Serve immediately for best freshness.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It’s a quick and easy salad that comes together in just 15 minutes with no cooking required.
  • The combination of crisp cucumber, sweet strawberries, and fragrant mint delivers a refreshing burst of flavor perfect for spring.
  • Vegetarian and gluten-free, with optional ingredients to suit vegan and nut-free diets.
  • Versatile enough to serve as a light meal or a vibrant side to grilled chicken or fish.
02 -
  • Slice cucumber and strawberries evenly to ensure balanced flavor and texture in each bite.
  • Whisk dressing ingredients thoroughly until emulsified to evenly coat the salad.
  • Prepare the salad just before serving to maintain the crispness of cucumber and freshness of mint.
  • If using optional garnishes, toast almonds lightly to enhance their flavor and crunch.
  • For extra zest, add a pinch of lemon zest to the dressing.
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