Cube Geometry Minimalist Salad (Printable Version)

Visually striking salad with fruits, vegetables, and cheese cut into perfect cubes and arranged geometrically.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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 cooked red beet, 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 ounces feta cheese, cut into 0.4 inch cubes

→ Dressing

08 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
09 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
10 - 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
11 - 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
12 - 0.5 teaspoon honey (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Peel and cut all vegetables, fruits, and cheese into precise 0.4 inch cubes using a sharp chef's knife and, if available, a ruler for accuracy.
02 - Whisk together extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, sea salt, black pepper, and honey in a small bowl until emulsified.
03 - Place the cubed ingredients on a large flat platter in a neat, geometric grid, alternating colors to enhance visual appeal.
04 - Drizzle the dressing evenly over the arranged cubes immediately before serving to preserve texture.
05 - Present the salad at once to maintain the crispness and structural integrity of the cubes.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It's Instagram-worthy in the way that actually matters—your guests will slow down and admire the colors before tasting, which makes everything taste better somehow.
  • You can prep everything ahead and arrange it just before serving, which means less stress and more time with people you care about.
  • Every bite is a little surprise of texture contrasts, from creamy avocado to crisp cucumber to that slight earthiness of beet.
02 -
  • Uniform cube size isn't fussy—it's essential. Uneven pieces mean some ingredients get eaten alone while others hide. Consistency is how you guarantee every bite has the same experience.
  • Don't assemble this more than 30 minutes before serving. I learned this the hard way when I prepped for a party three hours early and ended up with a sad, separated dish.
  • The quality of your ingredients matters here more than in any other salad I make. There's nowhere to hide, so buy the best-looking produce you can find.
03 -
  • Invest in a really good chef's knife and keep it sharp. It makes the difference between this being a meditative experience and a frustrating chore.
  • If you're making this for a crowd, cut and arrange everything ahead, but keep the dressing separate and add it only minutes before serving. This preserves the freshness that makes this dish special.
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