Cube Geometry Minimalist Salad (Printable Version)

A visually striking salad featuring perfectly cubed fruits, vegetables, and feta, arranged in an appealing geometric layout.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables & Fruits

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

→ Cheese

07 - 4.2 oz feta cheese, diced 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)

# How to Make It:

01 - Cut all vegetables, fruits, and cheese into uniform 0.4 inch cubes using a sharp knife and ruler for precision.
02 - Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, sea salt, black pepper, and honey if using in a small bowl.
03 - On a large flat platter or board, neatly arrange the cubes in an ordered grid, alternating colors and flavors for visual appeal.
04 - Drizzle the dressing lightly over the arranged cubes just before serving.
05 - Serve at once to preserve the crisp textures and geometric presentation.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The precision of the cuts makes you feel like a professional chef, even if you're just chopping vegetables in your kitchen
  • Every bite delivers a different texture and flavor combination because of how you've arranged everything
  • It's the kind of salad that looks so stunning people assume it took hours, but it's actually faster than you'd think
  • Works perfectly as a light appetizer or side dish, and honestly tastes even better than it looks
02 -
  • Cut the avocado last and dress the salad just before serving, otherwise the avocado will oxidize and lose its beautiful color
  • Use a truly sharp knife for this because dull knives crush the vegetables instead of slicing them cleanly, and that changes how they taste
  • The beet absolutely must cool completely before cutting, otherwise the heat will wilt everything it touches
  • Don't over-dress this salad. It's delicate, and heavy-handed dressing will turn it into mush faster than you'd expect
03 -
  • If you don't have a ruler, use the edge of a knife or even your fingers as a guide—consistency matters more than perfection
  • Cut everything on the same day but arrange it no more than a few minutes before serving to preserve freshness and color vibrancy
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