Ingredients
Salad
- 1 ½ cup strawberries, chilled, hulled, and quartered or sliced into 3-4 pieces
- 2 cups cucumber, chilled and thinly sliced
Dressing
- 1 ½ tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (good quality)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 ½ teaspoon fresh mint, chopped + more for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl or a tightly sealed mason jar, combine honey, olive oil, lime juice, and chopped fresh mint. Stir or shake vigorously until the dressing is well combined and emulsified.
- Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl, add the chilled sliced cucumbers and quartered strawberries. Drizzle the dressing lightly over the salad ingredients, tossing gently to ensure an even coating without saturating the salad.
- Season and Garnish: Sprinkle a small amount of salt and freshly ground black pepper over the salad to enhance the flavors. Top with additional fresh mint leaves for garnish. Serve immediately or refrigerate the salad and remaining dressing for later use.
Notes
- Use fresh, ripe strawberries for maximum sweetness and flavor.
- Chilling the cucumber and strawberries enhances the refreshing quality of the salad.
- Adjust the amount of dressing to lightly coat the salad without sogginess.
- For a tangier dressing, add more lime juice to taste.
- This salad is best eaten fresh but can be stored refrigerated up to 1 day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
