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Cool strawberry and mint cucumber salad in a wooden bowl on a picnic table

Cool Strawberry and Mint Cucumber Salad

A refreshing, family-style salad that combines juicy strawberries, crisp cucumbers, and fresh mint. Perfect for summer cookouts and easy to make ahead.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large English cucumbers or 3 regular
  • 1 pound fresh strawberries
  • 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves loosely packed
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion optional
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

  1. Wash and dry the cucumbers, strawberries, and mint. Slice the cucumbers into half-moons about 1/4-inch thick. Hull and quarter the strawberries. Thinly slice the red onion if using. Stack the mint leaves, roll them up, and slice into thin ribbons.
  2. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the cucumbers, strawberries, red onion, and mint. Pour the dressing over and toss gently to coat.
  4. Let the salad sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld. Serve immediately or refrigerate.