Strawberry, Cucumber, And Basil Salad - cooking recipe

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

Preparation

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