Description
Cucumber Strawberry Salad (Just 6 Ingredients) is a refreshing and vibrant dish that perfectly captures the flavors of spring and summer. With just six simple ingredients, this delightful salad features sweet, juicy strawberries paired with crisp cucumbers, all drizzled with a zesty lime honey vinaigrette. Whether you’re hosting a picnic, having a barbecue, or simply looking for a light appetizer, this salad is quick to prepare and bursting with flavor. It’s not only visually appealing but also healthy and versatile—making it an ideal choice for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups strawberries (chilled, hulled, and quartered or sliced)
- 2 cups cucumbers (chilled, thinly sliced)
- 1 ½ tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (good quality)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 ½ teaspoon fresh mint + more for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl or mason jar, combine honey, olive oil, lime juice, and fresh mint. Mix well until combined.
- Assemble the Salad: In a large mixing bowl, add chilled cucumbers and strawberries. Drizzle lightly with the dressing to coat without overwhelming the ingredients.
- Season and Serve: Lightly season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with additional mint leaves before serving immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg