Strawberry and Cucumber Salad

California Strawberry Commission
Strawberry and Cucumber Salad, which includes bits of green onions and red radishes, is tossed with a vinaigrette sparked with cumin and paprika.
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15 minutes.

For the vinaigrette:

• 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
  
• 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill
  
• 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh mint
  
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  
• 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
  
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
  
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

For the salad:

• 4 1/2 cups (1 1/2 pounds) strawberries, stemmed and quartered
  
• 1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch dice
  
• 3/4 cup Italian parsley leaves
  
• 4 green onions, chopped
  
• 6 radishes, thinly sliced

To make vinaigrette: In bowl, first whisk together all vinaigrette ingredients except oil; then whisk in oil until blended.

To make salad: In large bowl, toss salad ingredients with vinaigrette until coated. Mound salad on 6 chilled plates, dividing it equally. Serve immediately.

Makes 6 servings.

• Nutrition information per serving: 131 calories, 10 grams fat, 0 cholesterol, 205 milligrams sodium, 12 grams carbohydrates, 4 grams fiber, 1 gram protein.

First Published: June 2, 2005, 4:00 a.m.