Cucumber and strawberry salad with balsamic dressing
You may think that the combination of strawberry, cucumber and vinegar is a little strange, yet strawberries and balsamic vinegar are actually a classic combination in Italian cooking. This dish is a perfect starter before a heavy meal as it is extremely light and refreshing. Both strawberries and cucumber are excellent for arthritic conditions and may offer some relief.
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Cucumber and strawberry salad with balsamic dressing recipe
Serves: 4 persons
Prep time: 15 mins
Cooking time: 15 mins
Total time: 30 mins
Ingredients
- 1 cucumber, halved, deseeded and thinly sliced
- 8oz (225g) of strawberries, quartered
For the dressing
- 3 tbsp of olive oil
- 1 tbsp of balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp of clear honey
- 1 tsp of coarse-grain mustard
- Pepper
Method
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- Prepare the dressing by placing all of the dressing ingredients into a jar with a screw-top lid and shake well.
- Place the cucumber slices and strawberries into a bowl and pour the dressing over. Toss lightly so that the cucumber and strawberries are evenly coated.
- Chill for 10 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Transfer to individual shallow bowls or dishes before serving.
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