Cucumber Strawberry Mint Salad (Printer-friendly)

Refreshing salad with cucumber, strawberries, mint, olive oil, and lemon, ideal for springtime.

# What You'll Need:

→ Produce

01 - 1 large English cucumber, thinly sliced
02 - 1.5 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
03 - 0.25 cup fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped
04 - 2 cups mixed baby greens, optional

→ Dressing

05 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
06 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
07 - 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
08 - 0.25 teaspoon sea salt
09 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste

→ Garnish

10 - 0.25 cup crumbled feta cheese, optional
11 - 2 tablespoons toasted sliced almonds, optional

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a large salad bowl, gently combine the cucumber slices, strawberries, mint, and baby greens if using.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
03 - Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
04 - Sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese and toasted almonds if desired.
05 - Serve immediately for optimal freshness and texture.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes more sophisticated than the five minutes it takes to assemble.
  • The sweetness of strawberries against cool cucumber feels like spring in a bowl, no matter the season.
  • You can prepare it while your actual dinner is still cooking.
02 -
  • Don't dress this salad more than a few minutes before serving—the cucumbers will gradually release water and make everything soggy, even with the best intentions.
  • If you need to make it ahead, keep the dressing separate and dress it at the last possible moment.
03 -
  • Slice your cucumber and strawberries as close to serving time as possible—they stay fresher and crisper that way.
  • If you're toasting your own almonds, do it in a dry skillet over medium heat for just two or three minutes, stirring constantly, until they smell nutty and golden.
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