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Cucumber Strawberry Salad

Delightfully Fresh Cucumber Strawberry Salad for Summer Bliss

This Cucumber Strawberry Salad is a refreshing, healthy choice perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Chill Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups Strawberries Sweet and juicy
  • 1 large Cucumber Thin slices ensure optimal texture, English cucumber preferred
  • 1/4 cup Red Onion Adjust for taste or replace with green onions
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Mint Leaves Chopped
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Basil Leaves Chopped
  • 1/2 cup Feta Cheese Crumble for topping
  • 1/4 cup Walnuts Chopped
For Dressing
  • 2 tablespoons Balsamic Glaze Sweet-tart syrup
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil High-quality for best flavor
  • Salt To taste
  • Pepper To taste

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • sharp knife
  • Mandoline slicer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Wash the strawberries under cold water, hull them, and slice evenly into quarter-inch pieces. Set aside in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Rinse the cucumber under cool water and slice thinly, about an eighth of an inch thick. Add cucumber to the bowl with strawberries.
  3. Peel the red onion and slice thinly, aiming for quarter-inch slices. Adjust quantity for taste. Add to the salad bowl.
  4. Gently toss strawberries, cucumber, and red onion in the bowl.
  5. Chop fresh mint and basil leaves coarsely. Add to salad and ensure even distribution.
  6. Gently toss all ingredients together again to blend.
  7. Crumble feta cheese over the salad and sprinkle with walnuts.
  8. Drizzle balsamic glaze and extra virgin olive oil over the salad.
  9. Season with salt and pepper to taste, tossing gently again to mix.
  10. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Slice strawberries right before serving to keep them juicy. Chill for 10-15 minutes before serving for best flavor and texture.

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