Ingredients
– 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
– 1 large cucumber, thinly sliced
– 1 cup mixed greens (spinach, arugula, or lettuce)
– ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
– ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
– ¼ cup walnuts or pecans, chopped (optional)
– 3 tablespoons olive oil
– 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
– Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
Creating a delightful Cucumber Strawberry Salad is easy if you follow these straightforward steps:
1. Prepare the Ingredients: Wash the strawberries and cucumbers. Hull the strawberries and slice them. Thinly slice the cucumber and red onion.
2. Combine the Greens: In a large salad bowl, add the mixed greens.
3. Add the Cucumbers: Layer the sliced cucumbers on top of the greens.
4. Include the Strawberries: Evenly distribute the sliced strawberries over the cucumbers.
5. Add Onions: Sprinkle the red onion slices on top of the salad.
6. Feta and Nuts: If you’re using feta cheese and nuts, sprinkle them over the salad now for added flavor.
7. Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper until combined.
8. Dress the Salad: Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving to keep everything fresh.
9. Toss: Gently toss the salad to combine all the ingredients without mashing the strawberries.
10. Serve Immediately: Enjoy your Cucumber Strawberry Salad fresh!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Fat: 10g
- Protein: 4g