Description
Cucumber Strawberry Salad (Just 6 Ingredients) is a refreshing and vibrant dish that perfectly balances the sweetness of ripe strawberries with the crispness of cucumbers. This delightful salad is ideal for summer gatherings, picnics, or as a light lunch option. With just six simple ingredients, including a zesty lime honey vinaigrette and fresh mint, you can create a colorful salad that not only pleases the palate but also looks stunning on any table. Perfectly quick to prepare, this salad is both nutritious and delicious—a must-try for anyone seeking a healthy yet flavorful dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups strawberries (chilled, hulled, and quartered)
- 2 cups cucumbers (chilled, thinly sliced)
- 1 ½ tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 ½ teaspoons fresh mint (plus more for garnish)
Instructions
- In a small bowl or mason jar, whisk together honey, olive oil, lime juice, and fresh mint until well combined.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine chilled cucumber slices and quartered strawberries. Drizzle the dressing over the top and toss gently to coat without drowning the ingredients.
- Season lightly with salt and pepper and garnish with additional mint before serving immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg