Description
A refreshing salad combining strawberries, cucumber, feta cheese, and mint, perfect for summer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 large cucumber, diced
- 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the sliced strawberries, diced cucumber, crumbled feta cheese, and thinly sliced red onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss to combine.
- Add the chopped mint leaves and toss again lightly.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 15-30 minutes to enhance the flavors.
Notes
- For added crunch, consider adding a handful of chopped 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: 6g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg