Strawberry Cucumber Salad Citrus (Printable Format)
Fresh strawberries and crisp cucumbers tossed in tangy citrus-honey dressing with mint. A colorful summer dish ready in minutes.
# What You Need:
→ Produce
01 - 2 cups strawberries, hulled and sliced
02 - 1 large English cucumber, thinly sliced
03 - 1/4 small red onion, very thinly sliced
04 - 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, torn or chopped
→ Dressing
05 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
06 - 1 tablespoon honey
07 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
08 - 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
09 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Optional Garnishes
10 - 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (omit for dairy-free)
11 - 2 tablespoons toasted sliced almonds
# How-To Steps:
01 - Whisk together olive oil, honey, lime juice, and white wine vinegar in a small bowl until smooth and emulsified. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
02 - Place sliced strawberries, cucumber, and red onion in a large salad bowl. Drizzle the dressing over the vegetables and fruit, tossing gently to coat evenly without bruising the strawberries.
03 - Sprinkle torn mint leaves over the dressed salad and toss lightly just before serving to preserve their delicate flavor and prevent wilting.
04 - Top with crumbled feta cheese and toasted almonds if desired. Serve immediately while ingredients remain crisp and refreshing for optimal texture and flavor.
# Expert Suggestions:
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- It comes together in literally fifteen minutes and requires zero cooking
- The honey and lime dressing creates this perfect balance that makes people ask for the recipe
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- This salad needs to be eaten right after dressing or the strawberries will start weeping and everything gets watery
- Mint turns brown and slimy if dressed too far ahead, always add it last
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- Let the dressed salad sit for five minutes before serving to let flavors meld
- A tiny pinch of red pepper flakes in the dressing adds this subtle warmth nobody can quite place