Cucumber Strawberry Salad Mint (Printer-friendly)

Light, fresh combination of cucumber, strawberry, and mint for a crisp, vibrant dish.

# What You Need:

→ Produce

01 - 1 large English cucumber, thinly sliced
02 - 1½ 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 all ingredients.
04 - Sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese and toasted almonds if desired.
05 - Serve immediately for optimal freshness and texture.

# Cooking Tips:

01 -
  • Combines refreshing, natural sweetness and crisp textures for a perfect spring salad.
  • Quick to prepare, requiring only 15 minutes from start to finish.
  • Versatile vegetarian and gluten-free options suitable for many diets.
  • Optional ingredients allow for easy customization, including vegan alternatives.
02 -
  • Use a large bowl to toss ingredients gently without bruising the delicate strawberries.
  • Adjust the sweetness of the dressing to taste, balancing lemon juice and honey or maple syrup perfectly.
  • Toast sliced almonds just before serving to maintain a crunchy texture and fresh flavor.
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