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Cucumber Strawberry Salad

Cucumber Strawberry Salad: A Refreshing Summer Delight

Enjoy a vibrant Cucumber Strawberry Salad that combines juicy strawberries, crisp cucumbers, and sweet watermelon for a refreshing summer side.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups Strawberries Fresh and ripe
  • 2 cups Cucumbers English cucumbers preferred
  • 2 cups Watermelon Cubed
  • 1/4 cup Red Onion Finely chopped, soak to mellow flavor
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Mint Chopped
For the Dressing
  • 1 teaspoon Salt To taste
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper Freshly ground
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice Freshly squeezed
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Extra virgin preferred

Equipment

  • cutting board
  • knife
  • Large serving bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Wash and dry the strawberries, cucumbers, and watermelon. Hull the strawberries and slice them into halves or quarters. Cut the cucumbers into thin rounds or half-moons, and cube the watermelon.
  2. In a large serving bowl, combine the strawberries, cucumbers, and watermelon.
  3. Finely chop the red onion and mint. If desired, soak the onion in cold water for 10 minutes, then drain. Add to the bowl with the fruits and cucumbers.
  4. Sprinkle salt and pepper over the salad. Drizzle with lime juice and olive oil, and gently mix to coat all the ingredients.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 3gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For optimal freshness, serve immediately or chill before serving. Avoid adding salt until just before serving to maintain crispness.

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