Description
Brighten up your summer gatherings with this refreshing Cucumber Strawberry Salad. The crunchy cucumbers complement the juicy sweetness of ripe strawberries, while fresh mint and a zesty dressing elevate this dish into a delightful experience. Perfect as a light lunch or side at picnics and barbecues, this salad offers a burst of flavor that will have everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cucumbers, sliced
- 2 cups strawberries, hulled and quartered
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and prepare the cucumbers and strawberries by slicing the cucumbers thinly and hulling then quartering the strawberries.
- In a large bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers and quartered strawberries gently to avoid bruising.
- Add chopped mint leaves and drizzle with lemon juice and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss everything together until well-coated. Serve immediately for maximum freshness or chill briefly in the fridge before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 75
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg