It's strawberry season! This simple salad is the next salad you need to make. It's loaded with sweet strawberries, refreshing cucumbers and juicy cherry tomatoes. Fresh basil and an easy zippy vinaigrette pull everything together in this hydrating, nutrient-dense salad. Don't just use this salad for dinner, it makes a great side for breakfast and lunches and will chase away those late afternoon sugar cravings when you need a snack.
Did you know that strawberries are one of the top-ranked foods when it comes to antioxidant and anti-inflammatory powers? This means there are benefits for your skin, heart, brain, blood sugar and immune system.
Strawberry Cucumber Summer Salad
Serves 2
1 1/2 cups chopped strawberries
1 1/2 cups chopped cucumber
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp olive oil
pinch of salt and pepper
Combine everything in a bowl and toss to combine. Enjoy!