Strawberry Cucumber Salad with Citrus Honey Vinaigrette
A light, refreshing salad with a burst of sweet, tangy, and herby notes.
Kids can help: rinse, crumble, sprinkle, chop, tear, measure, juice, whisk, toss, drizzle
Ingredients:
2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled & halved
1 large English cucumber, thinly sliced (leave skin on for color contrast)
2 tbsp red onion, extra thin (optional, for a light zing)
Crumbled feta or cubed mozzarella cheese
Toasted sunflower seeds (adds a subtle crunch and nutty contrast)
Small handful of fresh mint leaves
Citrus Honey Vinaigrette:
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp fresh orange juice (brighter and less acidic than lemon)
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
Sea salt & freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
Prep Your Produce:
Rinse, core and slice strawberries
Clean and peel or slightly peel cucumber
Thinly slice red onion.
Rinse and tear or chop mint.
Crumble or cube cheese.
Whisk the Dressing:
In a small bowl, combine olive oil, orange juice, balsamic vinegar, and honey. Season with salt and pepper. Whisk until smooth and emulsified.
Assemble the Salad:
In a large bowl or serving platter, gently toss together strawberries, cucumber, red onion, and sunflower seeds. Drizzle with vinaigrette and gently toss again.
Garnish & Serve
Top with cheese and fresh mint. Serve immediately or chill briefly to meld flavors.
Enjoy!
