20-Minute Strawberry Cucumber Salad Recipe
This 20-Minute Strawberry Cucumber Salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish perfect for any occasion. The combination of sweet strawberries, crisp cucumbers, tangy feta, and aromatic herbs, all tossed in a zesty lemon dressing, creates a deliciously light and satisfying salad.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Salad:
- 2 cups chopped strawberries
- 2 cups chopped cucumbers (Persian or mini cucumbers)
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 5–10 leaves fresh basil, chopped
- 5–10 leaves fresh mint, chopped
- Salt + pepper, to taste
Lemon Dressing:
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 a lemon, juiced
- 1/2 tsp honey
- 1/2 tsp white wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- Salt + pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Lemon Dressing: Combine all dressing ingredients in a bowl or jar. Whisk or shake to combine. Set aside.
- Salad: In a serving bowl, combine strawberries, cucumbers, feta, basil, and mint. Pour dressing over the salad and toss to combine. Adjust seasonings. Serve immediately.
Notes
- FETA CHEESE: Opt for high-quality sheep’s feta for best flavor.
- VEGAN OPTION: Substitute plant-based feta and maple syrup for honey.
- LEFTOVERS: Best when fresh, but can be refrigerated for up to a day.
- MAKE AHEAD: Prep ingredients in advance and combine before serving.
- SERVE WITH: Pair with various proteins for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
