Strawberry and cucumber salad

4 servings

20 minutes

This refreshing salad with strawberries and cucumbers embodies the lightness and elegance characteristic of European cuisine. The contrast of sweet, juicy strawberries and crunchy cucumbers creates a unique harmony of flavors, highlighted by a delicate yogurt sauce with fragrant mint. Balsamic vinegar adds a subtle tanginess, while olive oil provides smoothness. This combination makes the salad an ideal complement to summer picnics, light snacks, or festive dinners. The history of such fruit-vegetable mixes dates back to medieval Europe, where aristocratic kitchens experimented with unusual ingredient combinations. This dish not only delights the palate but also offers freshness and a sense of lightness, while its vibrant colors create a festive atmosphere.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 101.5
• Proteins: 2.8g
• Fats: 6.2g
• Carbohydrates: 8.2g

Ingredients

• Strawberry: 10 pc
• Olive oil: 2 tsp
• Yogurt: 100 g
• Balsamic vinegar: 0.5 tsp
• Mint leaves: to taste
• Salt: to taste
• Green salad: 150 g
• Cucumbers: 5 pc
• Ground black pepper: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Slice cucumbers and strawberries thinly.

   Required ingredients:

   • Strawberry: 10 pieces
   • Cucumbers: 5 piece

2. Tear the salad.

   Required ingredients:

   • Green salad: 150 g

3. Mix oil and vinegar, and dress the fruits and vegetables.

   Required ingredients:

   • Olive oil: 2 teaspoons
   • Balsamic vinegar: 0.5 teaspoon

4. Chop the mint finely.

   Required ingredients:

   • Mint leaves:  to taste

5. Mix it with yogurt.

   Required ingredients:

   • Yogurt: 100 g

6. Place the salad and pour yogurt sauce on top.

   Required ingredients:

   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste