Ingredients
Scale
Creating this salad is akin to painting a picture with flavors, using the freshest ingredients to bring it to life. Here’s what you’ll need:
- 2 cups of fresh cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1 ½ cups of fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered
- ¼ cup of crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons of fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 2 tablespoons of balsamic glaze
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Each ingredient in this salad is chosen for its ability to complement and enhance the others, creating a dish that is greater than the sum of its parts. The feta cheese adds a creamy, salty contrast to the sweet strawberries, while the mint offers a refreshing herbal note that ties everything together with a whisper of summer breezes.
Instructions
Creating this salad is a joyful process, reminiscent of the times I spent cooking alongside Mama Lou and Ouma, their laughter and stories filling the kitchen. Follow these steps to bring a bit of our family tradition into your home:
- Begin by washing the cucumbers and strawberries thoroughly. Pat them dry with a clean towel.
- Slice the cucumbers thinly and place them in a large bowl. Remember how Mama Lou always said that the thinner the slice, the better the crunch!
- Hull and quarter the strawberries, adding them to the bowl with the cucumbers.
- Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the cucumber and strawberry mix, followed by the chopped mint leaves.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic glaze and olive oil. Drizzle this mixture over the salad, ensuring an even coating.
- Season with a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Toss everything gently to combine.
- Let the salad sit for a few minutes to allow the flavors to meld together, just like we would let our stories and laughter mingle during family meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International