Strawberry Cucumber Salad with Honey Balsamic Dressing

Bright, juicy strawberries meet crisp cucumber slices in this refreshing summer salad, tossed with fresh mint and a tangy-sweet honey balsamic dressing for a vibrant, mouthwatering bite this strawberry cucumber salad is as beautiful as it is delicious.

Our quick and easy salad using 5 simple ingredients will be the star of any summer bbq or dinner. We use fresh strawberries, cucumbers, and an easy honey balsamic dressing and some fresh mint is the perfect light summer strawberry salad.

I don’t know about you, but the unstructured and unscheduled summer days absolutely destroy my dinner routine so recipes that are quick and easy are musts! This simple salad recipe comes together in just a few minutes and makes the perfect side dish for any meal. I’m going to include a section below with some of our favorite main dishes to eat with this salad. Keep scrolling for some ideas!

What You Need to Make Strawberry Cucumber Salad?

You won’t find an easier salad than this one! The homemade dressing has only 2 ingredients and just 3 ingredients are needed for the salad. Here is everything you will need:

• Balsamic Vinegar: Adds acidity.
• Honey: Adds natural sweetness.
• Strawberries: Wash and hull the stems.
• English Cucumber: These have thin skins and almost no seeds so no need to peel or remove the seeds. Persian cucumbers would also be a great option.
• Mint: Adds freshness.

The measurements for each ingredient can be found at the end of this post in the recipe card.

How to Make Cucumber Strawberry Salad

This salad can be tossed together while the chicken is on the grill! You could even prep and chop the cucumber and strawberries ahead of time to make this even faster. Here are the quick and easy steps:

1. Make the Dressing: Combine the balsamic vinegar and honey and whisk together in a small bowl.
   • OPTION: You can also add both ingredients to a mason jar and then shake to combine. Then extra dressing can be stored in the jar in the fridge.
2. Assemble the Salad: Add the strawberries, cucumbers and julienned mint leaves to a large bowl and drizzle the dressing over the top. Toss to combine.

The dressing perfectly glazes the fruit with a balance of sweet and tangy goodness. Keep scrolling to the end of the post for the complete recipe card.

How to Keep Cucumbers Crunchy in a Salad

My best suggestion for keeping cucumbers crunchy is to eat them quickly. The longer cucumbers sit, the more they will lose their texture. Cucumbers contain a lot of water. If you know you aren’t going to be eating the cucumbers for a while, place them in a colander and sprinkle salt over them and let them sit for 10-15 minutes. Salt draws the water out of the cucumbers. Then you can turn them out onto a paper towel and pat them dry before adding them to a salad.

Variations

I’m working on a spin off of this recipe that includes feta cheese and a few other ingredients, but in the meantime, here are a few ideas for some variations on this simple salad.

You can add some greens to the salad like spinach or arugula or a mix of both. If you aren’t a balsamic vinegar fan, swap it for some fresh lime juice mixed with the honey. Some toasted nuts would also make a great addition like toasted almonds or pecans. Fresh basil would be a great addition or a substitute for the fresh mint.

Can Cucumbers Be Eaten With the Skin On?

You can eat cucumbers with the skin on. The cucumber should be washed thoroughly, using a brush, to remove the little stickers on the skin. Cucumber peel is a good source of dietary fiber that helps reduce constipation and offers some protection against colon cancers.

Healthy Summer Salad

There are only 16 calories in a cup of cucumbers but they will provide you with about 4 percent of your daily potassium, 3 percent of your daily fiber and 4 percent of your daily vitamin C. Cucumbers also provide small amounts of vitamin K, magnesium, potassium, manganese and vitamin A.

Strawberries are packed with vitamins, fiber, and particularly high levels of antioxidants. They are a good low calorie food.

Overall, this salad is gluten free, low in sodium and high in nutrients and bold fresh flavor!

What to Eat with Strawberry Cucumber Salad

This salad can be made year round if you can find good, ripe strawberries, but I often find myself turning to this salad during the spring and summer. We eat it with some of our favorite grilled recipes like grilled flank steak, grilled chicken breasts, or just a classic cheeseburger! It also pairs well with anything from the smoker like our smoked beef brisket, marinated smoked chicken thighs, or the smoked salmon we just posted!

Storage Tips

Once this salad has been assembled it will only keep for about 1 days in an airtight container in the fridge. If you want it to last a few more days than that, then store everything separately and combine just before serving.

This refreshing salad combines juicy strawberries, crisp cucumbers, and a sweet honey balsamic dressing for a delicious and healthy summer dish. Perfect for picnics, BBQs, or as a side for any meal!

More Summer Salad Recipes:

• Tomato Cucumber Salad
• Elote Grilled Mexican Corn Salad
• Easy Greek Pasta Salad
• Southern English Pea Salad
• Italian Pasta Salad

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