Strawberry Cucumber Dish (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Salad Ingredients
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2 cups chilled, thinly sliced cucumbers
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1½ cups fresh strawberries, chilled, hulled, and cut into quarters or thirds
→ Dressing Ingredients
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1 tablespoon top-notch olive oil
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1½ tablespoons honey
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1½ teaspoons finely chopped fresh mint, plus extra leaves for topping
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1 tablespoon lime juice, freshly squeezed
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A pinch of salt and a dash of ground black pepper
# Instructions:
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Grab a mason jar or small bowl and mix together the honey, lime juice, mint, and olive oil. Shake it or stir it till it all comes together smoothly. Keep at it if the honey doesn't mix in right away!
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Toss the sliced cucumbers and strawberry pieces in a big bowl. The bright red and green colors make it look super appealing.
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Pour about half the dressing over the salad and give it a gentle toss. You're aiming for a light coating, not drowning the ingredients. A small pinch of salt and pepper perks up the flavors.
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Scatter some extra mint leaves on top to make it pop and add more flavor. Serve right away while everything's chilled and crisp. Keep the extra dressing close by in case anyone wants more.
# Notes:
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For the best taste, make sure both strawberries and cucumbers are nicely chilled before you start.
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This dish is best eaten right after you make it, since the cucumbers and strawberries can start releasing liquid over time.
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Persian or English cucumbers work great here. Their thin skin and fewer seeds make them ideal.