Cucumber Strawberry Salad (Just 6 Ingredients)
Brighten up your meals with this refreshing Cucumber Strawberry Salad, featuring just six simple ingredients. The crisp cucumbers paired with sweet strawberries create a delightful contrast, elevated by a zesty lime honey vinaigrette that brings everything together. This salad is not only quick to prepare in 15 minutes but also perfect for busy weeknights or summer gatherings. With its vibrant colors and fresh flavors, it’s an easy side dish that everyone will love. Enjoy it alongside grilled chicken or as a light snack on its own!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cup strawberries (chilled, hulled, and quartered)
- 2 cups sliced cucumber (chilled, thinly sliced)
- 1 ½ tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (good quality)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 ½ teaspoon fresh mint + more for garnish
Instructions
- In a small bowl or mason jar, whisk together the honey, olive oil, lime juice, and fresh mint until well blended.
- In a large bowl, combine the chilled cucumbers and strawberries. Drizzle with the dressing to lightly coat without overwhelming the fresh flavors.
- Season with a pinch of salt and pepper to enhance taste. Garnish with additional fresh mint leaves before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg