Cucumber Strawberry Salad Mint (Print)

Fresh cucumber, strawberries, and mint combine for a light, vibrant spring salad with a zesty dressing.

# What You'll Need:

→ Produce

01 - 1 large English cucumber, thinly sliced
02 - 1½ cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
03 - ¼ 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 - ¼ teaspoon sea salt
09 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste

→ Garnish

10 - ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese, optional
11 - 2 tablespoons toasted sliced almonds, optional

# Directions:

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 without bruising the delicate ingredients.
04 - Sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese and toasted almonds if desired.
05 - Serve immediately for optimal freshness and texture.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in 15 minutes flat, no cooking required, perfect for when you want something fresh without the fuss.
  • The combination of sweet strawberries and cool cucumber with a whisper of mint feels unexpectedly sophisticated for something so simple.
  • It's naturally vegetarian and gluten-free, making it one of those salads that works for nearly everyone at the table.
02 -
  • Don't dress this salad more than 10 minutes before serving or the cucumber will start to weep and the greens will wilt—timing is everything with something this delicate.
  • Toast your own almonds if you have time because pre-sliced almonds often taste stale, and this salad deserves that nutty crunch at its best.
03 -
  • Use a mandoline slicer for the cucumber if you have one—it creates those perfect thin slices that feel restaurant-quality and stay crisp.
  • If your strawberries aren't perfectly ripe, a tiny pinch of sugar in the dressing helps brighten their flavor and reminds them what they're supposed to taste like.
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