Strawberry Cucumber Salad

If you’re looking for a refreshing salad that’s quick and easy to make then this strawberry cucumber salad is your answer.  Light and fresh, it only takes minutes to make with just a handful of ingredients.  It’s the perfect salad for brunches, barbecues, picnics or just everyday meals when it’s too hot out to even think about cooking.

Sweet juicy strawberries are tossed together with crunchy and cooling cucumbers and creamy feta in an easy mint and lime dressing.  If you love watermelon and feta salads then you’ll love this cucumber strawberry salad.

Ingredient Notes:

(Here are a few notes about the ingredients you’ll need for this recipe.  As always find the full list of ingredients and directions in the recipe card at the bottom of the post.)

• Strawberries – Use the sweetest and ripest strawberries you can find.  You’ll need the sweetness of the strawberries to balances the acidity of the lime.
• Cucumbers – Go for slender Persian cucumbers if you can find them.  Extra-crisp, with thin skins and hardly any seeds, they’re perfect for salads.  If you can’t get your hands on any then use a hot-house or English cucumber instead.
• Feta - Use a slab of sheep’s milk feta and cube it yourself rather than buying crumbles for the best flavor.  If you’d like to keep the salad vegan, feel free to substitute a vegan feta instead.
• Mint – You’ll want to chop your mint very finely to release as much of the natural oils as possible and flavor every bite.
• Lime – You’ll need both the zest and juice.
• Olive Oil – Use your favorite extra-virgin olive oil.
• Salt – A flaky finishing salt like a fleur de sel or Maladon is best.

How to Make a Strawberry Cucumber Salad:

(Here are the basic steps and some helpful tips on how to make the recipe.  Find the full directions in the recipe card at the bottom of the post.)

1. First make the dressing by finely chopping your mint and lime zest, then adding it to a bowl along with the lime juice, and olive oil.
2. Next slice your strawberries and cucumber and add them to the bowl with the dressing.  Gently toss everything until well combined.
3. Finally add in the cubes of feta, top with a pinch of salt and you’re all set!   If you have the time, allow the salad to sit for a few minutes before serving to let all the flavors mingle.

And there you have it, an easy and refreshing salad you’ll be reaching for all summer long.

Variations:

• Add watermelon along with the strawberries and cucumber for a cucumber watermelon salad.
• Lemon juice and lemon zest instead of lime.
• Use vegan feta if desired.
• If your strawberries aren’t quite as ripe as you’d like add drizzle of honey or agave for a vegan version.

More Cucumber Salads:

• Cucumber Yogurt Salad
• Zucchini and Cucumber Salad
• Cantaloupe Cucumber Salad