Description
This refreshing Strawberry Cucumber Salad is a perfect blend of sweet and savory! With juicy strawberries, crisp cucumbers, creamy feta cheese, and a tangy golden balsamic dressing, it’s a summer must-try.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds strawberries, quartered
- 4 cups cucumbers, chopped
- 1 small red onion, chopped
- 8 ounces feta cheese, cubed
- 1/2 cup fresh mint, minced
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/3 cup golden balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
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Prepare the Ingredients:
- Quarter the strawberries.
- Chop the cucumbers and red onion.
- Cube the feta cheese.
- Mince the fresh mint.
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Make the Dressing:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, golden balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, and pepper.
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Combine and Toss:
- In a large bowl, combine the strawberries, cucumbers, red onion, feta cheese, and fresh mint.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Notes
- For extra flavor, try adding a drizzle of honey or a handful of roasted nuts like almonds or walnuts.
- This salad is best served fresh but can be kept in the fridge for a few hours before serving.
- Adjust the amount of balsamic vinegar or lemon juice to suit your taste preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approximately 1/4 of the recipe)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 4g