Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 large cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
If you don’t have feta cheese on hand, goat cheese makes a lovely substitute, adding a creamy texture that complements the other ingredients beautifully.
Instructions
- Start by preparing the strawberries and cucumber. Wash the strawberries thoroughly, hull them, and slice them thinly. Do the same for the cucumber, slicing it thinly to ensure each piece absorbs the dressing well.
- In a large salad bowl, combine the sliced strawberries, cucumber, and red onions.
- Add the crumbled feta cheese and chopped mint leaves to the bowl. The mint adds a refreshing burst of flavor that elevates the salad.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper. This dressing ties all the flavors together wonderfully.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients. Toss gently to ensure everything is well coated.
- Let the salad sit for about 10 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld together beautifully, just like how Mama Lou would let her dishes rest to reach their full potential.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International