Lemon Cucumber Strawberry Feta Salad with Basil & Mint

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Lemon Cucumber Strawberry Feta Salad with Basil & Mint

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An easy summer salad recipe is here! Learn how to make a Cucumber Strawberry Feta Salad with basil and mint! It is the ultimate side dish and you only need 8 ingredients to make it! BONUS…it’s ready in 15 minutes!

Watch How to Make a Cucumber Strawberry Feta Salad

A zesty symphony of summer, this Lemon Cucumber Strawberry Feta Salad with Basil & Mint bursts with refreshing flavor. Juicy strawberries, crisp cucumbers, and tangy feta come alive with a touch of lemon, fragrant basil, and cool mint topped with a honey balsamic vinaigrette—perfectly balancing sweet, savory, and herbaceous in every vibrant bite.

If your garden is bursting with strawberries or you just picked up a flat of strawberries from the farmer’s market, take 15 minutes and make this quick and easy summer salad!

What Ingredients You Need to Make Cucumber Strawberry Feta Salad

You’ll need a couple of ingredients for the dressing, and then a quick stop at the produce section, and you’ll have everything you need:

  • Balsamic Vinegar
  • Honey
  • Strawberries
  • Lemon
  • Cucumbers
  • Feta Cheese
  • Mint
  • Basil

The measurements and details for each ingredient can be found in the recipe at the end of the post.

How to Make Lemon Basil Strawberry Cucumber Herb Salad

  1. Make the Simple Dressing: Whisk the balsamic vinegar and honey together in a small bowl and set aside.
  2. Prep the Feta and Herbs: Add the feta cheese, lemon zest and juice as well as the fresh herbs and stir to combine.
  3. Combine Salad Components: Add the strawberries, cucumbers and the feta mixture into a large salad bowl.
  4. Toss with Dressing: Drizzle the salad dressing over the top and toss everything to combine.

Keep scrolling to the end of the post for the complete recipe card with all the instructions and ingredients needed.

Salad Variations

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Summer Grilled Chicken Salad w/ Creamy Basil Dressing

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Summer Grilled Chicken Salad w/ Creamy Basil Dressing

a photo taken over the top of a large serving bowl full of mixed greens, a sliced grilled chicken breast, corn, halved cherry tomatoes all topped with a creamy basil dressing

During the summer I love to make a big, satisfying salad that packs in a lean protein and is full of flavor without the fuss and mess of the oven. I use grilled chicken with our favorite chicken marinade, charred corn on the cob, crispy bacon, smoky and salty cheeses and of course, our summer basil herb dressing! It’s the best grilled chicken salad recipe on the internet for a reason!

Watch How We Make This Fabulous Summer Salad…

If you’re looking for the most delicious dinner to make on a hot summer day that does not include the oven, this is it! I’m utterly obsessed with the dressing and have been keeping all ingredients on hand to make every version of this summer salad possible.

Sometimes I skip the berries or only add one of the cheeses. Other times I sub out the chicken for another protein or even shove it all in a big fat wrap. No matter how you make it, this is the best summer salad ever. 

Ingredients for the Best Summer Salad

As with most salads, this salad is highly customizable depending on what you have on hand and what your family loves. There are two things I wouldn’t skip…the chicken and the dressing! I can’t say enough about this homemade basil dressing! Most salads use vinaigrettes or ranch dressing, but this unique creamy basil dressing is fresh, light and irresistible!

  • Mixed Greens: You can grab any type of green you want…baby spinach, arugula, spring mix, romaine lettuce, etc.
  • Boneless Skinless Chicken Brea

Creamy Basil Dressing Recipe (Easy And Healthy)

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Creamy Basil Dressing Recipe (Easy And Healthy)

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Add a burst of flavor to your salads with this simple and nutritious creamy basil dressing recipe. Made with fresh ingredients, it’s the perfect addition to your healthy meal options.

Watch How to Make our Creamy Basil Herb Dressing Recipe

This is one of those recipes that has evolved over time and has become one of my favorites. I drew some inspiration from our creamy avocado cilantro dressing, but in this salad dressing recipe, I mix up the herbs and amounts sometimes depending on what I have on hand or what is in season. I’ve even served it over roasted corn for a corn salad once. So good! It’s just one of my go-to, most favorite things ever.

We used this fresh basil salad dressing on our BLT pasta salad once and we have never used any other dressing on it since. It is just so bright and fresh and the perfect creaminess and zesty flavor for that pasta salad recipe. Scroll down to the section below for more ideas of how to use this dressing recipe.

Ingredients for Creamy Basil Dressing

This creamy basil salad dressing is a perfect blend of fresh, vibrant herbs and smooth, rich flavors. Made with simple, yet delicious ingredients, it brings a burst of aromatic basil combined with the creaminess of Greek yogurt and mayo. Here’s a list of the ingredients you’ll need to make this delightful dressing:

  • Plain Greek Yogurt: Lightens up the dressing a little and adds great protein.
    • Possible substitute: sour cream
  • Mayonnaise: Adds more creaminess and gives a little acidity to the dressing.
  • Buttermilk: Helps thin out the dressing to a good consistency while keeping the dressing tangy and fresh.
  • Fresh Herbs: Basil, Parsley, Dill and Chives — Everything must be fresh, no other option here.
  • Worcestershire Sauce: Adds delicious umami undertones to the dressing and some acidity.
  • Seasonings: Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Kosher Salt and Black Pepper

The measurements for each ingredient can be found in the recipe card at the end of the post.

Strawberry Cucumber Salad with Honey Balsamic Dressing

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Strawberry Cucumber Salad with Honey Balsamic Dressing

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Bright, juicy strawberries meet crisp cucumber slices in this refreshing summer salad, tossed with fresh mint and a tangy-sweet honey balsamic dressing for a vibrant, mouthwatering bite this strawberry cucumber salad is as beautiful as it is delicious.

Our quick and easy salad using 5 simple ingredients will be the star of any summer bbq or dinner. We use fresh strawberries, cucumbers, and an easy honey balsamic dressing and some fresh mint is the perfect light summer strawberry salad.

I don’t know about you, but the unstructured and unscheduled summer days absolutely destroy my dinner routine so recipes that are quick and easy are musts! This simple salad recipe comes together in just a few minutes and makes the perfect side dish for any meal. I’m going to include a section below with some of our favorite main dishes to eat with this salad. Keep scrolling for some ideas!

What You Need to Make Strawberry Cucumber Salad?

You won’t find an easier salad than this one! The homemade dressing has only 2 ingredients and just 3 ingredients are needed for the salad. Here is everything you will need:

  • Balsamic Vinegar: Adds acidity.
  • Honey: Adds natural sweetness.
  • Strawberries: Wash and hull the stems.
  • English Cucumber: These have thin skins and almost no seeds so no need to peel or remove the seeds. Persian cucumbers would also be a great option.
  • Mint: Adds freshness.

The measurements for each ingredient can be found at the end of this post in the recipe card.

How to Make Cucumber Strawberry Salad

This salad can be tossed together while the chicken is on the grill! You could even prep and chop the cucumber and strawberries ahead of time to make this even faster. Here are the quick and easy steps:

  1. Make the Dressing: Combine the balsamic vinegar and honey and whisk together in a small bowl.
    • OPTION: You can also add both ingredients to a mason jar and then shake to combine. Then extra dressing can be stored in the jar in the fridge.
  2. Assemble the Salad: Add the strawberries, cucumbers and julienned mint leaves to a large bowl and drizzle the dressing over the top. Toss to combine.

The dressing perfectly glazes the fruit with a balance of sweet and tangy goodness. Keep scrolling to the end of the post for the complete recipe card.

How to Keep Cucumbers Crunchy in a Salad

My best suggestion for keeping cucumbers crunchy is to eat them quickly. The longer cucumbers sit, the more they will lose their texture. Cucumbers contain a lot of water. If you know you aren’t going to be eating the cucumbers fo

Simple Broccoli Slaw [+Video]

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Simple Broccoli Slaw [+Video]

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Broccoli slaw that is so simple and so tasty, it will blow your mind! A simple creamy homemade dressing and some veggies is all you need!

I’ve never been a big fan of slaw. It always looks like it’s drowning in mayo. I would skip the coleslaw every time at summer BBQs. I don’t know…it just never looked appealing to me. Then someone mentioned broccoli stems instead of cabbage. I had to try it! It has changed my mind on slaw forever!

So bust out the grill for some BBQ chicken or the Traeger for some smoked pulled pork! This is a great slaw to add to a pulled pork sandwich! It’s time for some summer BBQing and this broccoli slaw recipe is on the menu!

What Ingredients are Needed for Broccoli Slaw?

I said that this was simple, so now I’m going to prove it. You can go with the store bought broccoli slaw to make it super duper easy, or go totally from scratch. Either way, it’s going to be a hit at the BBQ. Here is your ingredients list:

  • Broccoli Stalks (or a bag of broccoli slaw mix)
  • Carrots (shredded)
  • Mayonnaise (light)
  • Apple Cider Vinegar
  • Sugar
  • Raisins (or craisins/dried cranberries)
  • Ground Mustard
  • Salt Pepper
  • Sliced Almonds

The measurements for each ingredient is listed in the recipe card below.

How to Make Broccoli Slaw

Here are the steps for making this yummy colorful veggie side dish:

  1. Peel the carrots and set them aside.
  2. Slice off the outer skin of the broccoli stems.
  3. Grate the carrots and broccoli stems (use a food processor or electric shredder, or buy a bag of broccoli slaw) and add to a large bowl.
  4. Combine the sugar and vinegar in a small bowl and stir to dissolve the sugar.
  5. Add the rest of the broccoli slaw dressing ingredients and whisk to combine.
  6. Add the shredded vegetables and raisins and toss to combine. Then chill. Letting it sit in the fridge for at least an hour or so will really amplify the flavors.
  7. Top with sliced almonds before serving if desired. I love the crunch it adds!
    • If you have an almond allergy, crunchy sunflower seeds or pistachios would be great substitutes.

The detailed instructions can also be found in the recipe card at the end of the post.

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