STRAWBERRY, CUCUMBER, AND BASIL SALAD

Strawberry, Cucumber, and Basil Salad image

Provided by yogiclarebear

Time 11m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups hulled strawberries, quartered (about 1 pound)
2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar or 1 teaspoon sugar substitute
2 medium cucumbers (yielding about 2 cups when sliced)
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

Peel and seed cucumbers; halve lengthwise, and slice thin.
Combine strawberries, basil, vinegar, and sugar. Toss to coat and chill for 1 hour.
Combine cucumbers and lemon juice; toss to coat.
After chilling, add cucumber mixture, salt, and pepper to strawberry mixture. Gently toss to combine, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 73.7, Fat 0.6, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 149.9, Carbohydrate 17.8, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 10.3, Protein 2