This strawberry cucumber salad is the perfect warm-weather dish. Juicy and vibrant red strawberries paired with crisp cucumber, pickled onions, crushed walnuts, cherry tomatoes and vegan feta all topped with orange vinaigrette – we’re in heaven!

Strawberry Cucumber Salad

Fruit salads and smoothies are not the only way to enjoy fresh fruit and berries! Especially when you are craving something that isn’t overly sweet. This strawberry cucumber salad is a perfect combination of flavorful, crisp, refreshing, and crunchy. Not to mention, this salad is ideal for warm days in the spring and summer, and especially when strawberries are in season!

Furthermore, this strawberry cucumber salad comes together in MINUTES! It’s a definition of working smarter, not harder. If you want to impress your guests on short notice, this salad is the way to go!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Let’s start with the obvious. The flavors in this strawberry cucumber salad are SO GOOD! A combination of sweet strawberries, cool and crisp cucumber, crunchy and earthy walnuts, tart pickled onions, juicy tomatoes, and creamy vegan feta? To die for!
  • It won’t break the bank! Some salads may feel like a “waste” of money because fresh produce can get quite pricey, and yet the salad is often considered more of an appetizer. Well, this salad is worth every penny! It will leave you feeling satiated and satisfied without emptying your wallet.
  • Did I mention that it only takes 10 minutes to prepare? This is not a drill – it’s a quick meal that your body will appreciate!
  • Good for the taste buds and for the gut! The key to a healthy gut microbiome is plant diversity, and this salad features at least eight different whole food plant-based ingredients!
  • Enjoying the meals made with vibrantly colored veggies can also make you live longer thanks to phytonutrients that give the plants their bright colors. The vibrant colors can also attest for the quality of the produce. They signal that the plant is high is phytonutrients, which protect the plant from germs, fungi, and parasites.

How to Make This Recipe

To make the dressing, you just need to whisk orange juice, dijon mustard, maple syrup, olive oil, and apple cider vinegar in a jar.

Then, prep your ingredients and add them to the bowl. Pour the orange vinaigrette over the top and ENJOY! Yes, it’s really that easy!

Hack It!

  • This strawberry cucumber salad makes a well-rounded meal on its own. However, you can also serve it with a slice of sourdough, some crackers, or even in taco shells!
  • Can’t have nuts? That wal-nut be a problem! Dad jokes aside, feel free to enjoy this salad with toasted pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, or sesame seeds instead.
  • This salad can be made using store-bought vegan feta, OR you can make your own tofu feta at home!
  • Same goes for pickled onions. Did you know that they are incredibly easy (and cheap) to make? I like to add jalapenos to make spicy pickled onions, but you can skip those for the classic version.
  • If you’re missing one of the ingredients, let your imagination guide you. No strawberries? How about fresh blueberries or mango! No cucumber? Melon or bell pepper! No maple syrup? Try this vegan dandelion honey!

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The Recipe: Strawberry Cucumber Salad

A refreshing summer salad featuring strawberrries, cucumber, walnuts, andpickled onions.
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Servings: 4
Cook Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 cups strawberries, sliced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced
  • 1 cup fresh mint, chopped
  • ½ cup walnuts, crushed
  • ½ cup pickled onions
  • 1 cucumber, sliced
  • ½ cup vegan feta
  • 1 cup mixed greens

Orange Vinaigrette

  • ½ orange, squeezed
  • 2 tbsp dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

Equipment

  • chopping board
  • knife
  • Jug
  • Whisk

Instructions 

  • Add all salad ingredients to a bowl. Mix the vinaigrette ingredients in a jar until combined.
  • Pour the dressing over top, and enjoy immediately!
Cuisine: American, European
Course: Salad
Author: carleigh