Cube Geometry Minimalist Salad (Printable)

Fresh cubes of cucumber, mango, avocado, beet, and feta arranged with a light olive oil dressing.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables & Fruits

01 - 1 small cucumber, peeled and cut into 0.4 inch cubes
02 - 1 ripe mango, peeled and cut into 0.4 inch cubes
03 - 1 ripe avocado, peeled and cut into 0.4 inch cubes
04 - 1 small red beet, cooked, peeled and cut into 0.4 inch cubes
05 - 1 small yellow bell pepper, seeded and cut into 0.4 inch cubes
06 - 1 small watermelon wedge, rind removed and cut into 0.4 inch cubes

→ Cheese

07 - 4.2 oz feta cheese, cut into 0.4 inch cubes

→ Dressing

08 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
09 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
10 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
11 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
12 - 1/2 teaspoon honey (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Carefully slice all vegetables, fruits, and feta cheese into consistent 0.4 inch cubes using a sharp knife and a ruler for precision.
02 - Combine olive oil, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and honey in a small bowl and whisk until emulsified.
03 - Neatly arrange the cubed ingredients on a large flat platter in an ordered grid pattern, alternating colors and flavors to create visual interest.
04 - Lightly drizzle the dressing over the arranged cubes immediately before serving to preserve their crisp texture and geometric presentation.
05 - Serve immediately to maintain freshness and textural integrity.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's a showstopper that looks like edible art, and your guests will ask for the recipe before they even taste it
  • Every bite delivers a surprise of different textures and flavors—sweet mango, creamy avocado, tangy feta, crisp cucumber all in one perfect spoonful
  • The prep is entirely hands-on cooking with no heat, so it's refreshing to make on warm days when you want to stay out of the kitchen
02 -
  • The absolute game-changer I learned the hard way is to chill your ingredients before cutting them—a cold vegetable holds its shape better and feels more refreshing when you bite into it
  • Don't arrange this more than 10 minutes before serving, or the avocado begins to oxidize and lose its vibrant green color, no matter how much lemon juice you squeeze on it
03 -
  • A sharp knife isn't just easier—it's essential; dull knives crush rather than cut, and crushed vegetables lose their crispness and their dignity
  • Cut the beet last, or cut it on a separate board; otherwise your whole salad turns a little pink, which is beautiful in its own way but changes the intention
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