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10-Minute Strawberry Cucumber Salad

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  • Makes 6 cups
  • Serving size: 1½ cups
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With luscious fresh strawberries as the main ingredient, this 10-minute strawberry cucumber salad is a guaranteed hit and the perfect side dish to accompany a burger or veggie steak. Fragrant with the scent of fresh mint and crunchy with cooling cucumber, every mouthful is one to savor. Mixed greens serve as the earthy backdrop for this refreshing salad, which also features tangy cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion to pep things up, and the nutty goodness of crushed walnuts. The orange-Dijon vinaigrette is as simple as it is delicious—don’t be surprised to find yourself rifling around for this dressing recipe long after strawberry season is over!

Tips

Gluten-free: To make this salad gluten-free, use a gluten-free Dijon mustard.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
  • 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
  • 1 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
  • 1 cucumber, sliced
  • 1 cup mixed greens
  • ½ of a red onion, thinly sliced
  • ½ cup walnuts, crushed
  • 3 tablespoons orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

Instructions

  • In a large bowl combine the first seven ingredients (through walnuts); toss to combine.
  • For dressing, in a small bowl whisk together the remaining ingredients and 2 tablespoons water. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Serve immediately.
Nutritional Information:

Per serving (1½ cups): 175 calories, 22 g carbohydrates, 5 g protein, 9 g total fat, 1 g saturated fat, 0 g cholesterol, 231 mg sodium, 6 g fiber, 13 g sugar

Note: Nutritional information is provided as an estimate only.

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Carleigh Bodrug

Carleigh Bodrug is the founder of the Plant You blog, where she shares wholesome plant-based recipes, and author of the Plant You cookbook. You can find her on Instagram and Facebook.
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