Spring cucumber strawberry mint (Printable)

Crisp cucumber, sweet strawberries, and fresh mint combine for a vibrant spring dish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Produce

01 - 1 large English cucumber, thinly sliced
02 - 1.5 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
03 - 0.25 cup fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped
04 - 2 cups mixed baby greens, optional

→ Dressing

05 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
06 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
07 - 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
08 - 0.25 teaspoon sea salt
09 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste

→ Garnish

10 - 0.25 cup crumbled feta cheese, optional
11 - 2 tablespoons toasted sliced almonds, optional

# Directions:

01 - In a large salad bowl, gently combine the cucumber slices, strawberries, mint, and baby greens if using.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
03 - Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
04 - Sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese and toasted almonds if desired, then serve immediately for optimal freshness.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in 15 minutes flat, which means you can make it while someone's already asking what's for dinner.
  • The combination of crisp cucumber and sweet strawberries feels like spring decided to show up on your plate.
  • It works as a side dish, a light lunch, or even a palate cleanser before dessert.
02 -
  • Don't dress this salad more than a few minutes before eating it, or the cucumber will start weeping liquid and dilute your dressing—timing is everything.
  • If you're doubling the recipe for a crowd, keep the dressing separate and let people dress their own portions so nothing gets soggy.
03 -
  • Slice your cucumber on a slight bias rather than straight across—it looks more intentional and catches the dressing differently.
  • Make the dressing in a jar with a tight lid and shake it rather than whisking; it emulsifies better and you can store it for days if you need to.
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