Strawberry, Cucumber, and Basil Salad

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Low Fod Map
Health score
25%
Strawberry, Cucumber, and Basil Salad
45 min.
4
51kcal

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Are you ready to tantalize your taste buds with a refreshing twist on classic flavors? Our Strawberry, Cucumber, and Basil Salad is not just a feast for the eyes but also a culinary delight that combines vibrant colors and irresistible tastes. Perfect for any occasion, this light and airy salad brings together the natural sweetness of freshly hulled strawberries with the crispiness of cucumbers, all harmonized by the aromatic essence of basil.

This vegetarian and vegan-friendly dish is incredibly versatile, making it a fantastic side dish, a delightful start to your meal, or a guilt-free snack to enjoy any time of the day. Not only is it dairy-free and gluten-free, but it also caters to low FODMAP dietary needs, ensuring that everyone can savor this dish without worry. With just 51 calories per serving, you can indulge guilt-free while treating your palate to a combination of fresh flavors.

Whether you're hosting a summer barbecue, planning a picnic, or simply looking to elevate your weekday meals, this Strawberry, Cucumber, and Basil Salad will impress your friends and family alike. Chill it for an hour to let the flavors mingle, and serve it fresh as a side or an appetizer. Dive into this colorful salad and experience a blend of refreshing ingredients that will brighten your table and your taste buds!

Ingredients

  • teaspoons balsamic vinegar 
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  • cups cucumbers peeled halved lengthwise seeded thinly sliced
  • tablespoons basil fresh thinly sliced
  • teaspoon juice of lemon freshly squeezed
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • pound strawberries hulled quartered
  • teaspoon sugar 

Equipment

  • bowl

Directions

  1. Combine first 4 ingredients in a large bowl, and toss gently to coat. Cover and chill for 1 hour.
  2. Combine cucumbers and juice; toss to coat.
  3. Add cucumber mixture, salt, and pepper to strawberry mixture; toss gently to combine.
  4. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Calories51kcal
Protein8.66%
Fat7.44%
Carbs83.9%

Properties

Glycemic Index
69.27
Glycemic Load
3.66
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
8.478260760722%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
1.91mg
Petunidin
0.12mg
Delphinidin
0.35mg
Malvidin
0.01mg
Pelargonidin
28.18mg
Peonidin
0.06mg
Catechin
3.53mg
Epigallocatechin
0.88mg
Epicatechin
0.48mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.17mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.12mg
Eriodictyol
0.06mg
Hesperetin
0.18mg
Naringenin
0.31mg
Kaempferol
0.57mg
Myricetin
0.05mg
Quercetin
1.26mg
Gallocatechin
0.03mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:51.14kcal
2.56%
Fat:0.46g
0.71%
Saturated Fat:0.03g
0.18%
Carbohydrates:11.76g
3.92%
Net Carbohydrates:8.98g
3.26%
Sugar:7.87g
8.74%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:148.47mg
6.46%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.21g
2.43%
Vitamin C:69.47mg
84.21%
Manganese:0.52mg
25.88%
Fiber:2.78g
11.14%
Vitamin K:11.64µg
11.08%
Folate:37.48µg
9.37%
Potassium:272.69mg
7.79%
Magnesium:23.95mg
5.99%
Copper:0.11mg
5.41%
Vitamin B6:0.09mg
4.49%
Phosphorus:42.51mg
4.25%
Iron:0.68mg
3.75%
Vitamin B1:0.05mg
3.24%
Vitamin B5:0.31mg
3.07%
Calcium:30.63mg
3.06%
Vitamin B2:0.04mg
2.53%
Vitamin E:0.36mg
2.4%
Vitamin B3:0.47mg
2.37%
Vitamin A:115IU
2.3%
Zinc:0.28mg
1.9%
Source:My Recipes