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A vibrant Cucumber Strawberry Salad mixed with feta cheese, red onion, and fresh herbs in a white bowl.
Maryam

Refreshing Cucumber Strawberry Feta Salad

A vibrant and light salad combining crisp cucumber, sweet strawberries, tangy feta, and fresh mint, all tossed in a simple honey-lime vinaigrette. Perfect for a refreshing side or a light lunch.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 medium English cucumbers sliced into half-moons, peeled if desired
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries hulled and sliced, about 1 lb
  • 1/4 cup red onion very thinly sliced, about 1/4 of a small onion
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup toasted pecans roughly chopped, or walnuts
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves chopped
For the Honey-Lime Vinaigrette
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1.5 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper freshly ground

Equipment

  • Cutting board
  • Chef's Knife
  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Small Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

Prepare the Salad Components
  1. Wash and prepare the cucumbers. If using English cucumbers, peeling is optional; for regular cucumbers, peel them. Slice into half-moons about 1/4-inch thick.
  2. Hull the strawberries and slice them into similar sized pieces as the cucumbers.
  3. Very thinly slice the red onion. If you find red onion too strong, you can rinse the slices under cold water for a minute and pat them dry to mellow their flavor.
  4. Chop the fresh mint leaves. Roughly chop the toasted pecans.
Make the Honey-Lime Vinaigrette
  1. In a small bowl, combine the extra virgin olive oil, fresh lime juice, honey, sea salt, and black pepper.
  2. Whisk vigorously until the dressing is well combined and slightly emulsified. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Assemble and Serve
  1. In a large mixing bowl, gently combine the sliced cucumbers, strawberries, red onion, crumbled feta cheese, and chopped mint.
  2. Pour the prepared honey-lime vinaigrette over the salad ingredients.
  3. Toss gently to ensure all components are evenly coated with the dressing.
  4. Just before serving, sprinkle the toasted pecans over the salad. Serve immediately for best crispness.

Notes

This salad is best enjoyed fresh. If making ahead, store the dressing separately and add just before serving. You can also substitute basil for mint for a different flavor profile. For a vegan option, omit the feta cheese.