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Cucumber Strawberry Salad

Cucumber Strawberry Salad: A Refreshing Twist for Summer

This Cucumber Strawberry Salad is a vibrant mix of flavors perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 225
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups Strawberries Sliced, can substitute with blueberries
  • 1 large Cucumber Seedless variety
  • 1/2 small Red Onion Thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Mint Leaves Chopped
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Basil Leaves Chopped
For the Toppings
  • 1/2 cup Feta Cheese Crumbled, can substitute with goat cheese
  • 1/3 cup Walnuts Chopped, can substitute with sunflower or pumpkin seeds
For the Dressing
  • 1 tablespoon Balsamic Glaze Can mix balsamic vinegar with honey
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil Can use any light oil
  • to taste Salt Essential for flavor
  • to taste Pepper Essential for flavor

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • knife
  • Mandoline
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Wash strawberries and slice them evenly into ¼-inch thick pieces.
  2. Slice the seedless cucumber into thin rounds, approximately ⅛-inch thick.
  3. Thinly slice a small red onion, adjusting the quantity to taste.
  4. In a mixing bowl, layer strawberries, cucumber, and red onion.
  5. Finely chop fresh mint and basil leaves, then sprinkle over the layered ingredients.
  6. Gently toss the salad to mix the ingredients without crushing the strawberries.
  7. Sprinkle crumbled feta and chopped walnuts on top.
  8. Drizzle the balsamic glaze and olive oil over the salad.
  9. Season with salt and pepper, adjusting to taste.
  10. Toss the salad gently and refrigerate for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 225kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 6gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 70mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For optimal freshness, store salad components separately until ready to serve.

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