Description

This Healthy Cucumber Strawberry Salad is a refreshing and nutritious dish that combines the crispness of cucumbers with the sweetness of strawberries, enhanced by a bright vinaigrette and fresh herbs.

Ingredients

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2 Large English Cucumber
2 Cups Fresh Strawberries
1/4 Cup Red Onio
1/4 Cup Fresh Mint Leaves
3 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar
1 Tablespoon Raw Honey or Maple Syrup
Sea Salt & Black Pepper to Taste

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Instructions

Wash the cucumbers and strawberries thoroughly. Slice cucumbers into 1/4-inch rounds
Hull and slice the strawberries vertically
In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey (or maple syrup), salt, and pepper until emulsified
Soak the sliced onions in the vinaigrette for 5 minutes
Combine cucumbers and strawberries in a large bowl, then pour the vinaigrette with onions over them. Toss gently
Just before serving, fold in chopped mint

Notes

Chill cucumbers but serve strawberries at room temperature for best flavor.

Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 0 mins
Category: Salad
Method: Mixing
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 145 kcal
Sugar: 9g
Sodium: 120mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 1.5g
Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 14g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 1.5g
Cholesterol: 0mg