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Ultimate Cucumber Strawberry Salad Recipe - Fresh Summer Fruit Veggie Mix

This cucumber strawberry salad is the perfect summer side dish that combines sweet, juicy strawberries with crisp, refreshing cucumbers. It's light, healthy, and requires absolutely no cooking, making it ideal for hot days with a tangy honey-lime dressing that brings all the flavors together beautifully.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, chopped
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon poppy seeds
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Wash the cucumbers and strawberries thoroughly. Using a sharp knife or mandoline, slice the cucumbers into thin rounds. Hull the strawberries and slice them into similar-sized pieces. Thinly slice the red onion and chop the fresh mint leaves.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, fresh lime juice, honey, and poppy seeds until well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers, strawberries, red onion, and mint. Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly, being careful not to crush the strawberries.
  4. Transfer the salad to a serving bowl. Sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese (if using) and toasted sliced almonds. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Notes

Choose ripe but firm strawberries for better shape retention, use English cucumbers for fewer seeds and thinner skin, toast almonds for nutty flavor and crunch, serve chilled, and prepare ingredients separately ahead of time but combine just before serving.