Strawberry Cucumber Salad
Strawberry cucumber salad is a simple, fresh recipe made with sweet strawberries and crisp cucumbers. A beautiful side dish for any occasion.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 16 ounces strawberries, stem removed and diced
- 1 large English cucumber, diced
- 2 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
- ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, honey, and black pepper.
- Dice the cucumbers and strawberries into small pieces and add to a large bowl or baking dish.
- Mix in the basil and goat cheese with the cucumbers and strawberries.
- Pour the dressing over the salad. Toss to combine.
- Serve immediately or cover and store in the refrigerator.
Notes
- Use ripe strawberries. Using the best strawberries you can find will make a big difference in taste.
- Try to cut the cucumbers and strawberries evenly.
- Pat the cucumbers and strawberries dry with a paper towel to help prevent the salad from getting watery.
- Add your dressing just before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 89kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 37mg | Potassium: 199mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 212IU | Vitamin C: 47mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 1mg