Cube Geometry Minimalist Salad (Print Version)

Crisp, colorful cubes of fresh produce and cheese arranged meticulously for a modern, fresh starter.

# 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, 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)

# How to Make It:

01 - Using a sharp knife and optionally a ruler, cut all vegetables, fruits, and feta cheese into uniform 0.4 inch cubes to ensure consistency.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, sea salt, black pepper, and honey if using, until well combined.
03 - On a large flat platter or board, carefully arrange the cubed ingredients in a precise grid pattern, alternating colors and textures for visual appeal.
04 - Lightly drizzle the prepared dressing over the arranged cubes immediately before serving to preserve freshness and structure.
05 - Present the composition immediately to maintain the crisp texture and geometric presentation of the salad.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's secretly the most fun you'll have prepping a salad, turning kitchen work into something almost meditative and creative
  • Every bite delivers a surprise combination of flavors and textures—one moment you get cool, crisp cucumber, the next the sweetness of mango dancing with tangy feta
  • The visual payoff is real—this salad becomes an actual showstopper that makes people wonder if you've been secretly taking cooking classes
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  • The avocado is a saboteur if you let it—cut it at the last possible moment before serving. If you cut it more than 10 minutes before, it will oxidize and turn an unappetizing brown, no matter how much lemon juice you squeeze on it
  • Uniform cube size is genuinely important, not just for looks. It ensures every bite contains a balanced mix of flavors, and it helps ingredients cook at the same rate if someone decides to marinate this ahead of time
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  • A ruler is optional, but if you use one for your first attempt, you'll cut faster the next time because your hands will remember the motion and the size
  • Keep a small bowl of lemon water nearby as you work—dip your hands in it between handling avocado and beet so the beet juice doesn't transfer to the pale avocado cubes
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