Description
A light and refreshing summer salad made with sweet strawberries, crisp cucumbers, tangy feta cheese, and fresh mint, perfect for warm-weather meals.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 large cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the sliced strawberries and cucumber.
- Add the crumbled feta cheese and chopped mint.
- Drizzle olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the salad.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Gently toss all ingredients together until well mixed.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes before serving for best flavor.
Notes
- Use English cucumber for fewer seeds and a crisper texture.
- Try adding a squeeze of lime for extra brightness.
- For a vegan version, omit feta or use a plant-based alternative.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg