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Easy Summer Cucumber Strawberry Salad: Refreshing No-Cook Recipe

This refreshing cucumber strawberry salad combines crisp cucumbers with sweet strawberries for a perfect summer side dish that requires no cooking. It's light, healthy, and versatile enough for weeknight dinners, picnics, or potlucks.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 85
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 2 medium cucumbers, thinly sliced
  • 1 pound fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Optional: 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Prepare the vegetables and fruit. Wash the cucumbers and strawberries thoroughly. Thinly slice the cucumbers and place them in a large mixing bowl. Hull the strawberries and slice them into quarters or halves, depending on their size.
  2. Combine the main ingredients. Add the sliced strawberries to the bowl with cucumbers. Thinly slice the red onion and chop the fresh mint leaves, then add both to the bowl.
  3. Make the dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, fresh lime juice, olive oil, sea salt, and black pepper until well combined. The honey should dissolve completely into the mixture.
  4. Toss and serve. Pour the dressing over the cucumber and strawberry mixture and gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly. If using feta cheese, sprinkle it over the top just before serving to maintain its texture.

Notes

Choose ripe but firm strawberries, slice cucumbers thinly, don't overdress, and prepare components separately for maximum freshness. Salad is best served immediately but can be refrigerated for up to 2 hours before serving.