Strawberry, Cucumber, and Basil Salad

From Cooking Light, June 2006. Cook time reflects chilling time.

• Ready In: 11 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 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

Directions

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