Description
A refreshing and vibrant Strawberry Cucumber Salad with Feta combines crisp cucumbers, juicy strawberries, and tangy feta cheese, all tossed in a creamy, lightly sweetened yogurt dressing with a hint of mint and poppy seeds. Perfect for a quick and healthy side dish or light lunch.
Ingredients
Salad
- 1 large seedless cucumber, sliced thinly
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/2 red onion, quartered and sliced thinly
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
Dressing
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt, plain and unsweetened
- 2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 Tablespoons honey
- 1 Tablespoon poppy seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the thinly sliced cucumber, sliced strawberries, thinly sliced red onion, crumbled feta cheese, and freshly chopped mint leaves until well distributed.
- Prepare the Dressing Base: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the plain Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, honey, poppy seeds, kosher salt, and black pepper until smoothly combined.
- Emulsify the Dressing: While continuously whisking the dressing mixture, slowly drizzle in the extra-virgin olive oil. Continue whisking until the dressing becomes creamy and well-emulsified.
- Toss the Salad: Pour the creamy dressing over the salad ingredients in the large bowl. Gently toss the salad to evenly coat all elements with the dressing, ensuring each bite is flavorful.
Notes
- Use seedless cucumber for best texture and fewer seeds.
- Hulling and slicing strawberries makes them easier to eat and more visually appealing.
- Adjust honey amount to taste if you prefer less sweetness.
- For a vegan option, replace feta with a plant-based cheese and use a vegan yogurt alternative.
- Serve immediately for freshest taste or chill for 15 minutes to meld flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
