Cucumber Strawberry Mint Salad (Printable)

Fresh cucumber and strawberries combine with mint for a bright, flavorful spring dish.

# Ingredient List:

→ Produce

01 - 1 large English cucumber, thinly sliced
02 - 1½ cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
03 - ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped
04 - 2 cups mixed baby greens, optional

→ Dressing

05 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
06 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
07 - 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
08 - ¼ teaspoon sea salt
09 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste

→ Garnish

10 - ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese, optional
11 - 2 tablespoons toasted sliced almonds, optional

# How to Make:

01 - In a large salad bowl, gently combine the cucumber slices, strawberries, mint, and baby greens if using.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
03 - Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
04 - Sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese and toasted almonds if desired.
05 - Serve immediately for optimal freshness.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in just 15 minutes, making it perfect for those mornings when you want something fresh but have no time to fuss.
  • The combination of sweet strawberries, cool cucumber, and bright mint feels like spring on a plate, and everyone who tries it asks how you made it taste so effortless.
02 -
  • Don't dress this salad more than 10 minutes before serving, or the cucumber will start releasing water and dilute your dressing—it'll still taste good, but it won't be the same fresh magic.
  • The honey needs whisking with the lemon juice first or it'll sit in little pockets of sweetness; emulsify it properly and the whole dressing becomes cohesive.
03 -
  • Chill your salad bowl in the freezer for five minutes before assembling—the slight cold keeps everything fresher longer and makes the first bite taste impossibly crisp.
  • If you need to transport this salad, pack the dressing separately and dress it just before eating; it travels beautifully when you do.
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