Lemon Cucumber Strawberry Feta Salad with Basil & Mint

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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Parmesan Basil Zucchini Fritters [+Video]

These delicious zucchini fritters are made with parmesan cheese and fresh basil for a flavorful twist. They are the perfect way to use up summer zucchini and make for a tasty appetizer or side dish.

You are going to go nuts for these crispy parmesan basil zucchini fritters! They are perfectly crunchy, full of cheesy goodness and so much flavor with only a few ingredients! Get ready to fall in love with your new favorite zucchini recipe.

I love to find new ways of using that bursting with produce zucchini plant and these parmesan basil zucchini fritters recipe is a perfect way to mix things up from the traditional zucchini bread, zucchini lasagna etc.

Ingredients for Zucchini Fritters

If you have zucchinis overflowing in your garden, grab a couple of them and a few other simple ingredients. I always like to see a quick overview of the ingredients so I know what to grab at the grocery store. Here is everything you will need:

• Zucchinis: shredded small with a box grater, no need to peel them
• Egg: helps bind the fritter together
• Flour: gives the fritters structure and just regular all purpose flour is all you need
• Chives: adds flavor
• Basil: adds flavor
• Salt and Black Pepper: adds flavor and the salt draws out moisture from the zucchini
• Mozzarella Cheese: adds gooiness
• Parmesan Cheese: adds flavor and crispiness

Dipping Sauce

• Sour Cream: acts as the base for the dipping sauce, plain Greek yogurt can also be used
• Feta Cheese: adds saltiness and flavor
• Parsley: adds freshness
• Lemon Zest and Juice: adds acidity and bright fresh flavor
• Garlic: adds flavor
• Salt and Pepper: adds flavor

I sprinkled some green onions on top for the photos so that’s totally an option if you want! The measurements for each ingredient can be found in the recipe card at the end of the post.

How to Make Zucchini Fritters

You won’t believe how easy it is to make these crisp zucchini fritters! Especially when you use the air fryer! Here are the steps:

• Prepare the Zucchini: Grate zucchini using a box grater or food processor and then place in a colander with salt and let stand for 10 minutes.
• Make the Sauce: While the zucchini is sitting, make the sauce. Place all ingredients into a blender and pulse until smooth. Set aside.
• Squeeze: Using a cheesecloth or a clean kitchen towel, squeeze out as much liquid from the shredded zucchini. The salt will have released a lot of moisture.

How to Smoke Salmon Recipe [+Video]

Smoked salmon is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a snack, appetizer, or part of a main course. Learn how to smoke salmon at home with our easy-to-follow recipe and video tutorial below.

We start this recipe with a dry brine that loads the salmon fillets with flavor and prepares them to soak in all the smoky flavor. This is a hot-smoked salmon recipe made on a wood pellet smoker.

We have covered all our bases when it comes to salmon here on the blog. We have air fryer salmon, grilled salmon, baked salmon, salmon in a salad, salmon bowls and stuffed salmon. We have been working on a smoked salmon recipe for years, and we have finally nailed it!

Ingredients for Smoked Salmon

Aside from the salmon filets, you’ll need just a few ingredients for the dry brine rub and then a few ingredients for the seasoning mix you rub all over it before smoking it. Here is what you will need:

Dry Brine

• Kosher Salt: adds flavor
• Brown Sugar: adds sweetness and flavor
• Black Pepper: adds flavor and tiny bit of heat

Smoked Salmon

• Salmon Filets: You can get smaller individual filets or get one big filet and then slice it into servings afterward
• Dijon Mustard: adds flavor
• Butter: adds rich flavor and helps keep the salmon moist
• Brown Sugar: adds a little sweetness and helps caramelize the outside of the salmon
• Dill: I almost always prefer fresh herbs for recipes, but for this one, I prefer dried dill.
• Smoked Paprika: adds more smoky flavor
• Salt and Black Pepper: adds flavor
• Maple Syrup: used to baste the fillets as they smoke

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

What is the Best Salmon for Smoking?

I always look for farm-raised salmon when it comes to smoking. They tend to have a higher fat content which helps them stay tender and flaky through the smoking process. King salmon is my go-to. Coho or Atlantic salmon is my backup. You want to avoid really lean salmon like sockeye salmon.

Why Brine Salmon

This brining process will eliminate some of the moisture from the inside of the fish while simultaneously infusing it with salt, which will help preserve the salmon and its moisture and help create a pellicle (see section below).

What is a Pellicle?

One Skillet Mexican Street Corn Chicken

Spice up your weeknight dinner with this easy one skillet Mexican street corn chicken recipe! Featuring tender chicken, charred corn, and a flavorful sauce, this dish is sure to be a hit with the whole family.

We are so obsessed with Mexican street corn here that we have been trying it all sorts of ways…elote corn salad, sheet pan Mexican street corn, in a pasta salad, and I still have so many ideas!

It pairs so deliciously with chicken, and I’ve tried this easy chicken dinner recipe a few ways. This version is my absolute favorite! We basically take tradition Mexican street corn and pile it over some crispy juicy chicken.

At first, I thought it would be best with grilled chicken, but that wasn’t it. It felt like two separate dishes and I didn’t like whole breasts as it didn’t feel as casual and easy to eat. So I cut the chicken into the bite-sized pieces and pan fried it, and it came together beautifully! If you are looking for a new chicken recipe, then give this one a try!

Ingredients for Mexican Street Corn Chicken

Try this delicious and easy one pan Mexican street corn chicken recipe for a flavorful and satisfying meal. With just a few simple ingredients, you can have a taste of authentic Mexican street food in your own kitchen! Here is everything you will need:

• Corn on the Cob: We prefer fresh corn, but you can use frozen corn too if you need to. Scroll to the section below for more details.
• Egg: used for dredging the chicken
• Flour: sticks to the egg on the chicken to create a light crispy breading on the chicken
• Kosher Salt: adds flavor
• Black Pepper: adds flavor
• Chicken Breasts: I prefer the flavor and texture of boneless, skinless chicken breasts in this recipe cut into bite-sized pieces.
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil: helps cook the breaded chicken
• Chili Powder: adds a little heat and traditional elote flavor
• Smoked Paprika: adds rich smoky flavor
• Onion: Just a simple yellow onion works great.
• Garlic: adds flavor
• Salted Butter: helps sauté the vegetables and adds rich flavor
• Mexican Crema: a signature Mexican street corn ingredient that can be found in the refrigerated Latino food section
• Lime: adds acidity and flavor
• Cotija Cheese: another essential component for Mexican s

Healthy Thai Peanut Salad with Grilled Flank Steak

This vibrant Healthy Thai Peanut Salad with Grilled Flank Steak is a protein-packed dish bursting with bold, fresh flavors. Topped with a creamy homemade Thai peanut dressing, it’s the perfect balance of healthy and satisfying! Perfect for lunch or dinner!

Love the rich, nutty flavors of Pad Thai (Thai peanut noodles)? You’re in for a treat! Skip the pasta and give this Healthy Thai Peanut Salad with Grilled Flank Steak a try—it’s a fresh, feel-good twist on a classic favorite.

I can’t stand thinking up a healthy dinner idea every day! It’s exhausting. Cade isn’t much help either (sorry, Cade), and even brainstorming quick dinner recipes can feel like a chore. Throw in the “healthy” factor, and I’m already over it. That’s exactly why I came up with this Healthy Thai Peanut Salad with Grilled Flank Steak. It’s the result of a little rule I’ve been testing out over the past year.

When we started getting more and more requests for healthy dinner recipes, especially quick ones, I knew we needed to rethink things. Not just for adults, but for busy families juggling everything life throws at them.

So one day, as Cade and I were hashing this out, a light bulb went off: instead of stressing about brand-new recipes, why not start with dishes we already love and simply swap out the unhealthy ingredients for better, feel-good options? And guess what? It worked! This salad is proof that healthy can be delicious, simple, and totally doable! Even on a busy weeknight.

How to Make Your Favorite Recipe Healthy

Our new rule is simple: start with a favorite recipe, add more fruits and veggies, and swap out sugars and processed ingredients for healthier alternatives.

It’s easier than you’d think! For example, we took a classic lasagna recipe and made a few clever changes. We used thinly sliced zucchini instead of pasta and cottage cheese instead of ricotta. The result? A dish so good that no one even noticed the swaps. It all bakes together perfectly, and the zucchini melts right in, making it an effortless upgrade.

Who says healthy eating can’t be sneaky and delicious?

Ingredients Needed For Healthy Thai Peanut Salad with Grilled Flank Steak

Salad Ingredients:

• Flank Steak
• Mixed Greens
• Spinach
• Red Bell Pepper
• Orange Bell Pepper
• Red Cabbage
• Avocados
• Carrot
• Cucumber
• Jalapeño
• Sesame Seeds
• Cilantro
• Dry Roasted, Salted Peanuts
• Green Onions

Sauce and Dressing Ingredients:

• Creamy Peanut Butter
• Sriracha
• Fresh Lime Juice
• Toasted Sesame Oil
• Warm Water
• Rice Vinegar
• Fresh Ginger, grated
• Garlic
• Soy Sauce
• Honey