Description
A refreshing and vibrant salad featuring crisp cucumber, sweet strawberries, and aromatic mint, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large English cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1.5 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 0.25 cup fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped
- 2 cups mixed baby greens, optional
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- 0.25 teaspoon sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 0.25 cup crumbled feta cheese, optional
- 2 tablespoons toasted sliced almonds, optional
Instructions
- Combine the cucumber slices, strawberries, and fresh mint leaves in a large salad bowl. If using, add the baby greens for extra flavor.
- Whisk together the olive oil, fresh lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until smooth.
- Dress the salad by drizzling the dressing over it and gently tossing to combine without mashing the strawberries.
- Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese and toasted almonds on top if desired.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the salad fresh and vibrant.
Notes
For optimal freshness, prepare the salad components separately and combine just before serving. Customize with different fruits or protein as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg