Description
Cucumber Strawberry Salad is the ultimate summer refresher—a light, vibrant dish combining crisp cucumber slices, juicy strawberries, and a zesty honey-lime-mint dressing. Perfect for BBQs, brunches, or quick lunches, this naturally gluten-free salad is elegant, effortless, and bursting with sweet-savory flavor.
Ingredients
For the Salad:
1 ½ cups strawberries, chilled, hulled, and sliced
2 cups cucumber, chilled, thinly sliced
For the Dressing:
1 ½ tbsp honey
1 tbsp high-quality olive oil
1 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
1 ½ tsp fresh mint, finely chopped (+ more for garnish)
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
In a small bowl or mason jar, whisk together honey, olive oil, lime juice, and chopped mint.
In a large mixing bowl, combine sliced cucumbers and strawberries.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Garnish with extra mint and serve immediately.
Notes
Chill produce before slicing for extra crispness.
Add a splash of balsamic glaze or chili flakes for variation.
Prepare dressing and fruit separately if making ahead.
Best served fresh—avoid storing overnight if possible.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Entrées
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American