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A close-up view of the fresh strawberry and cucumber feta salad, showing the crisp texture of the cucumber and the juicy strawberries.

Strawberry Cucumber Salad (The Only Recipe You Need)

A refreshing and easy Strawberry Cucumber Salad recipe featuring juicy strawberries, crisp cucumber, creamy feta, and a tangy balsamic vinaigrette. The perfect light and healthy side dish for summer, ready in just 15 minutes!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 155
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 English cucumber sliced
  • 1 lb fresh strawberries hulled and quartered
  • 4 oz feta cheese crumbled
  • 1/4 cup red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves chopped
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
  • 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 tsp salt or to taste
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper freshly ground, or to taste

Equipment

  • 1 Large Salad Bowl
  • 1 Small bowl or jar For mixing the dressing
  • 1 Chef's Knife
  • 1 Cutting Board

Method
 

  1. Wash and dry all your produce. Slice the cucumber, hull and quarter the strawberries, and thinly slice the red onion. Roughly chop the fresh mint leaves.
  2. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey (or maple syrup), and Dijon mustard. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to your liking.
  3. In a large salad bowl, gently combine the sliced cucumber, strawberries, red onion, and crumbled feta cheese. Pour the vinaigrette over the salad.
  4. Gently toss everything together until well combined. Garnish with the chopped fresh mint and serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.

Notes

Use Fresh Ingredients: The quality of the produce is key to this simple salad.
Don't Dress Too Early: Add the vinaigrette just before serving to keep the salad crisp.
Mellow the Onion: If you find raw onion too sharp, soak the slices in cold water for 10 minutes before adding to the salad.