Searching for a refreshing and delectable salad to tantalize your taste buds? Look no further, as we present you with the ultimate guide to creating a delightful strawberry cucumber salad complemented by a luscious lemon cream dressing. This vibrant combination of sweet and tangy fruits, enhanced by the creamy smoothness of lemon, is sure to be a hit at any gathering. Dive into this culinary journey, where you'll discover the secrets to crafting a salad that strikes the perfect balance between flavors and textures, leaving you craving for more.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
STRAWBERRY CUCUMBER SALAD WITH CREAMY LEMON DRESSING
This Strawberry Cucumber Salad is a sweet salad with a surprise! A pinch of cardamom heightens the natural sweetness of strawberries and raises it to gourmet status!
Provided by Elaine
Categories Salads and Dressings
Time 18m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Prepare all components of this salad in advance, and assemble just before serving or the cucumbers will become watery.Toss quartered strawberries with maple syrup, cardamom and salt. Slice cucumbers.Toast almonds in a skillet over medium heat with 1/2 tsp oil, just until they begin to brown. Remove from heat, toss with cayenne and salt. Cool.
- Combine Greek yogurt, maple syrup and lemon zest. Thin with a little cream or milk if too thick.
- Arrange sliced cucumbers on a serving platter. Sprinkle very lightly with salt. Top with strawberries and toasted almonds and drizzle with Creamy Lemon Dressing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 96 kcal, Carbohydrate 12 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 4 g, Sodium 163 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 7 g, ServingSize 1 serving
STRAWBERRY-CUCUMBER SALAD WITH LEMON CREAM
Provided by Rick Martinez
Categories Salad Dessert Side Kid-Friendly Quick & Easy Strawberry Pistachio Cucumber Summer Bon Appétit Vegetarian Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher Diabetes-Friendly Small Plates
Yield 4 Servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Toss 4 cups quartered hulled strawberries (from 1 pound whole), 3 sliced Persian cucumbers, 1 teaspoon sugar, 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom, and a pinch of salt in a medium bowl and let sit 10 minutes to allow sugar to dissolve and flavors to meld.
- Meanwhile, mix 1/2 cup crème fraîche, 2 teaspoons sugar, 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl; set lemon cream aside.
- Pulse 1/4 cup unsalted, roasted pistachios, a pinch of cayenne pepper, and a pinch of salt in a food processor until nuts are just finely ground (do not overprocess or you'll end up with nut butter).
- Divide fruit salad among plates and spoon some of the reserved lemon cream over; sprinkle with ground seasoned pistachios.
- Do Ahead
- Lemon cream can be made 8 hours ahead. Cover and chill.
LEMON-BASIL STRAWBERRY SALAD
Super simple and refreshing strawberry salad. Perfect for summertime. It is best to make this dish right before serving for optimal flavor.
Provided by Shyla Lane
Categories Salad Fruit Salad Recipes Strawberry Salad Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine strawberries, sugar, and salt in a bowl. Set aside for 10 minutes.
- Combine basil, balsamic, and lemon juice in another bowl. Pour over strawberries and toss to coat. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 50.7 calories, Carbohydrate 12.4 g, Fat 0.4 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 0.8 g, Sodium 74.5 mg, Sugar 9.1 g
STRAWBERRY CUCUMBER SALAD WITH LEMON CREAM
Categories Brunch, Dinner, Lunch
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Mix cucumbers, strawberries, cardamom, a pinch of salt, and 1 tsp. sugar in a medium bowl and let sit for at least 20 minutes. Can leave longer in the fridge to marinate.
- Mix lemon juice, crème fraiche (or sour cream), 2 tsp. sugar, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl.
- Add pistachios, cayenne, and a pinch of salt in a food processor and pulse until nuts are finely, but not overly, ground. If you don't have a food processor, you can add these ingredients into a large ziplock bag and use a roller pin to crush them together.
- Drizzle the lemon sauce over the salad and finish with the pistachio garnish.
STRAWBERRY SOUP WITH STRAWBERRY CUCUMBER SALAD
Steps:
- Mix the strawberries and sugar together in a metal bowl covered with plastic wrap and place over a bain marie making sure the bowl doesn't touch the water. Cook over low heat for 1 hour and 15 minutes, at which point the berries will be floating in liquid.
- To obtain the juice, drain the berries over a bowl for 2 hours. Some solids will have passed through the strainer and settled in the bowl. Chill the juice until ready to serve. Save the berries for flavoring ice cream.
- Dice the peeled cucumber and strawberries very finely, like a brunoise, then toss together carefully with the lemon juice and sugar. In the center of each soup bowl, place a pile of the diced strawberry mixture. Pour the garnet colored strawberry soup around it.
STRAWBERRY CREAM SALAD
Similar to a strawberry pretzel salad, but with a much better crust! I'm not sure where this recipe came from; my aunt made it for years.
Provided by CBEV
Categories Desserts Specialty Dessert Recipes Dessert Salad Recipes Jell-O® Salad
Time 1h
Yield 14
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a large bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Add cream of tartar and sugar and beat on medium speed until stiff. Fold in cracker pieces, walnuts and vanilla. Spread into the bottom of a 9x13 inch pan. Bake in preheated of for 25 minutes, remove from oven and set aside to cool.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the cream cheese and 1/2 cup sugar. Fold in whipped topping and spread atop cooled crust.
- In a medium bowl, whisk the boiling water into the gelatin to dissolve. Mix in strawberries and let stand for 15 minutes. Pour over the cream cheese layer, cover and chill until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 445.4 calories, Carbohydrate 65.7 g, Cholesterol 17.6 mg, Fat 18.9 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Sodium 236.4 mg, Sugar 55.6 g
STRAWBERRY, CUCUMBER & HONEYDEW SALAD
Strawberries and cucumbers together-I just love this combination! We used to eat a lot of cucumbers growing up in upstate New York. We'd get them, along with strawberries and melons, from fruit and veggie stands to make this sweet and tangy salad. -Melissa Mccabe, Long Beach, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine strawberries, cucumber and honeydew. Chill until serving., In a small bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients. Just before serving, drizzle over strawberry mixture; toss gently to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 56 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 6mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
STRAWBERRY DONUT MINI MUFFINS
If you like strawberries and donuts, then this recipe is for you! These easy-to-make mini muffins are a great anytime treat!
Provided by Kim
Categories Muffins
Time 40m
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 2 mini muffin pans.
- Mix together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg in a large bowl until combined. Add buttermilk, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract; mix until only just combined. Fold in strawberries. Divide batter between the mini muffin pans, filling each cup 3/4 full.
- Place muffin pans into the preheated oven and bake until tops of muffins spring back lightly when touched, 12 to 14 minutes. Allow muffins to cool in the pans for 5 minutes, before removing to a wire rack.
- While muffins are baking, place 1/4 cup butter into a shallow microwave-safe bowl and microwave until melted, about 30 seconds. Place 1/2 cup sugar in a separate shallow bowl.
- When mini muffins are cool enough to handle, dip the tops into the melted butter and then into the sugar to coat. Serve warm, or allow to cool completely before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 76 calories, Carbohydrate 11.6 g, Cholesterol 12.2 mg, Fat 2.8 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 78.7 mg
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use ripe, fresh strawberries and cucumbers. Look for strawberries that are bright red and plump, and cucumbers that are firm and green.
- If you don't have any fresh lemon juice, you can use bottled lemon juice instead. However, fresh lemon juice will give the salad a brighter flavor.
- If you want a sweeter salad, you can add more honey or sugar to taste. You can also add a pinch of salt to balance out the sweetness.
- This salad is best served immediately after it is made. However, you can store it in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
Conclusion:
Strawberry cucumber salad with lemon cream is a refreshing and delicious salad that is perfect for summer. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like your salad sweet, tart, or somewhere in between, this salad is sure to please. So next time you are looking for a light and healthy side dish, give this strawberry cucumber salad a try. You won't be disappointed!
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