Cube Geometry Minimalist Salad (Printable Version)

Fresh cubes of cucumber, mango, avocado, beet, and feta layered in a geometric grid with a zesty dressing.

# 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 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 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
09 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
10 - 1/2 tsp sea salt
11 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
12 - 1/2 tsp honey (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Cut all vegetables, fruits, and cheese into uniform 0.4 inch cubes using a sharp knife; employ a ruler for precision if needed.
02 - Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, sea salt, black pepper, and honey (if using) together in a small bowl until well combined.
03 - Place the cubed ingredients on a large, flat platter in a neat grid pattern, alternating colors and textures for visual appeal.
04 - Lightly drizzle the prepared dressing over the arranged cubes immediately before serving.
05 - Present the salad immediately to preserve its crisp texture and geometric appearance.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's a meditation in the kitchen—cutting and arranging becomes almost therapeutic, slowing you down in the best way.
  • The visual impact alone makes people think you've spent hours cooking, when really it's just about precision and a good knife.
  • Every bite is a surprise of texture and flavor, from crisp cucumber to creamy avocado to sweet mango, all in one perfect cube.
02 -
  • Cut everything to exactly 1 cm if you want this to feel right. Your eyes will know if the cubes are mismatched, and it'll bother you more than you'd expect. A ruler is your friend—use it.
  • Don't assemble this more than 15 minutes before serving. The cubes will start to weep and lose their crispness. This salad lives in the moment.
  • The dressing should be added just before serving, not before. If you dress it early, the salad becomes sad and soggy. Timing is everything.
03 -
  • A ruler isn't just about precision—it's a mindfulness tool. When you slow down to measure, you're already halfway to meditative cooking.
  • The secret to this salad is in the contrast: crisp against creamy, sweet against tangy, bright against earthy. Don't skip any element, even if you think you won't like it.
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