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Fresh Strawberry Cucumber Salad with Easy Honey Lime Dressing

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A refreshing summer salad combining the crunch of cucumbers with the juicy sweetness of strawberries, tossed in a perfectly balanced honey-lime dressing. Quick and easy to prepare, this salad is ideal for light lunches, barbecues, or snacks.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1 large English cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, very thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • Pinch of salt
  • Pinch of freshly ground black pepper (optional)

Instructions

  1. Rinse 2 cups of fresh strawberries under cold water. Pat dry with a paper towel. Hull and slice them into thin, bite-sized pieces.
  2. Wash 1 large English cucumber. Using a sharp knife, slice it thinly into rounds, about 1/8-inch thick. Peel stripes off with a vegetable peeler if skin is thick. Set aside.
  3. Peel and slice 1/4 cup of red onion into very thin strips. Soak the slices in cold water for 5 minutes to mellow the bite, then drain well.
  4. Wash and dry about 2 tablespoons of fresh mint leaves. Chop roughly and set aside.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons honey, 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice, 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, a pinch of salt, and a pinch of freshly ground black pepper until smooth and emulsified. Taste and adjust sweetness or acidity as desired.
  6. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the sliced strawberries, cucumber, red onion, and chopped mint. Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat everything evenly, being careful not to mash the strawberries.
  7. Let the salad rest in the refrigerator for at least 10 minutes before serving to allow flavors to marry. Serve chilled.

Notes

For best texture, slice ingredients thinly and toss salad just before serving or chill briefly after tossing. Soaking red onion in cold water reduces sharpness. To keep salad fresh when storing leftovers, keep dressing separate and add just before serving. Optional toppings include toasted sliced almonds or pepitas for crunch. Substitute honey with maple syrup or agave nectar for a vegan version. Adding crumbled feta cheese adds a creamy, salty contrast.

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