Description
This refreshing cucumber strawberry salad is a perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors, with a hint of mint for freshness. It’s light, healthy, and ideal for a summer side dish or a light lunch.
Ingredients
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- Main Ingredients:
- 1 cucumber
- 2 cups strawberries
- Dressing:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Wash and chop the cucumber and strawberries. Finely chop the mint leaves.
- Make Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper.
- Combine: In a large bowl, mix the cucumber and strawberries. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
- Garnish: Sprinkle with fresh mint before serving.
Notes
- This salad can be refrigerated for a few hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Feel free to add other fruits or nuts for extra flavor and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg