Description
A refreshing summer salad combining the sweetness of strawberries with the crispness of cucumbers, enhanced by mint and feta cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 large cucumber, peeled and diced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the sliced strawberries, diced cucumber, and red onion.
- Add the chopped mint leaves and crumbled feta cheese to the bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Let the salad sit for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.
Notes
- For added crunch, consider tossing in some chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans.
- Substitute the feta cheese with goat cheese for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg