Strawberry Cucumber Salad | Fit for Life Fridays

Welcome back to Fit for Life Fridays, where we share simple, fresh recipes to fuel your healthy lifestyle. Today’s feature is a vibrant Strawberry Cucumber Salad — a refreshing mix of sweet strawberries, crisp cucumbers, creamy feta, and fragrant mint, all tossed in a light golden balsamic dressing. It’s the perfect balance of flavors and textures, ideal for summer lunches, BBQs, or anytime you crave something fresh and feel-good!

Strawberry Cucumber Salad 🥒🍓

Looking for a fresh and vibrant salad that’s bursting with flavor and perfect for warm days? This Strawberry Cucumber Salad combines the sweetness of strawberries with the crispness of cucumbers, all tied together with a zesty golden balsamic vinaigrette. It’s refreshing, colorful, and easy to make — perfect for your next gathering or a quick weekday lunch.

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ pounds strawberries, quartered

• 4 cups cucumbers, chopped

• 1 small red onion, chopped

• 8 ounces feta cheese, cubed

• ½ cup fresh mint, minced

• ⅓ cup olive oil

• ⅓ cup golden balsamic vinegar

• 2 tablespoons lemon juice

• ¼ teaspoon pepper

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Ingredients:

• Quarter the strawberries.

• Chop the cucumbers and red onion into bite-sized pieces.

• Cube the feta cheese.

• Mince the fresh mint leaves.

2. Make the Dressing:

• In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, golden balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, and pepper until well combined.

3. Combine and Toss:

• In a large bowl, combine the strawberries, cucumbers, red onion, feta cheese, and fresh mint.

• Drizzle the dressing over the salad.

• Gently toss everything together to coat the ingredients evenly.

Serving Tip: This salad is best served fresh and chilled. It pairs beautifully with grilled chicken, seafood, or can be enjoyed on its own as a light, flavorful meal.

Storage: If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one day to keep the flavors fresh and vibrant.