Balsamic Strawberry Cucumber Salad

Strawberries are not actually berries, but rather an aggregate fruit, as they are formed from multiple ovaries of a single flower.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Even a beginner can handle preparing this dish. Number of ingredients: 8.

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Balsamic Strawberry Cucumber Salad

Cooking Method: No cooking required Cuisine: International Courses: Lunch, Salad, Side Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 15 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 45 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 480

Best Season: Summer

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Strawberries
• 1 medium-sized Cucumber
• ¹⁄₄ small Red onion
• ¹⁄₄ cup Fresh basil leaves
• 2 tablespoon Balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

1. Wash and slice the strawberries.
2. Peel and slice the cucumber.
3. Thinly slice the red onion.
4. In a large bowl, combine the strawberries, cucumber, red onion, and fresh basil leaves.
5. In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
6. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
7. Let the salad marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
8. Serve chilled and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 120kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5g8%

Total Carbohydrate 18g6%

Sugars 12g

Protein 2g4%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.