Description
This Strawberry Cucumber Salad is a fresh, vibrant, and easy-to-make summer side dish perfect for serving a crowd. Combining juicy strawberries, crisp cucumbers, crumbled feta, and fresh mint with a sweet honey-lime dressing, it comes together in just 15 minutes using only 7 simple ingredients. This salad is light, refreshing, and ideal for picnics, barbecues, or any warm-weather gathering.
Ingredients
Honey Dressing:
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- 2 tsp lime juice
Strawberry Cucumber Salad:
- 4 cups sliced fresh strawberries (about 2 pints)
- 2 cups sliced cucumber (about 2 medium cucumbers)
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint leaves
Instructions
- Prepare the Honey Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, avocado oil, and lime juice until fully combined and smooth. Set this dressing aside to allow the flavors to meld while you prepare the salad ingredients.
- Combine the Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, add the sliced strawberries, sliced cucumbers, crumbled feta cheese, and chopped fresh mint leaves. Gently toss these ingredients to mix without mashing the fruit or vegetables.
- Toss with Dressing and Serve: Drizzle the honey dressing over the salad and gently toss again to evenly coat all ingredients. Serve immediately to enjoy the freshest flavors and the crisp texture of the salad.
Notes
- Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the best flavor and sweetness.
- English cucumbers or regular cucumbers with the seeds removed work well.
- To make ahead, keep the dressing and salad components separate until serving to avoid sogginess.
- This salad is best served fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 2 hours before serving.
- For a vegan version, omit feta or substitute it with a plant-based cheese alternative.