Description
Strawberry Cucumber Salad with Honey Balsamic Dressing is a refreshing summer dish that combines sweet strawberries and crisp cucumbers in a delightful blend of flavors. Tossed in a light honey balsamic dressing, this salad is perfect for picnics, barbecues, or as a vibrant side dish. Enjoy the balance of sweetness, tanginess, and crunch that makes this recipe a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 cup cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash all fruits and vegetables. Slice strawberries into halves or quarters, cucumbers into thin rounds, and red onion into rings.
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine sliced strawberries, cucumbers, and red onion. Drizzle half of the dressing over the salad.
- Gently toss all ingredients to coat with dressing without mashing the strawberries.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before serving. Drizzle with remaining dressing before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg