Description
A refreshing and vibrant salad made with juicy strawberries, crisp cucumbers, and a tangy honey-lime dressing. Perfect as a light summer dish or a healthy side for any meal!
Ingredients
**For the Salad:**
– 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
– 1 large cucumber, thinly sliced
– 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
– 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
– 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
– 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or almonds (optional)
**For the Dressing:**
– 2 tbsp honey
– 2 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)
– 1 tbsp olive oil
– 1/2 tsp salt
– 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
1. **Prepare the Salad:**
– In a large bowl, combine the sliced strawberries, cucumber, and red onion.
– Add chopped mint leaves and toss gently.
2. **Make the Dressing:**
– In a small bowl, whisk together honey, lime juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
3. **Assemble the Salad:**
– Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly.
– Sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese and chopped nuts, if using.
4. **Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.**
Notes
– For extra freshness, chill the salad ingredients before assembling.
– Substitute honey with maple syrup for a vegan version.
– Add grilled chicken or shrimp for a protein boost.
– Best served immediately but can be stored in the fridge for up to 1 day.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg