Cube Geometry Salad Minimalist (Printable view)

Visually striking salad with precisely cut cubes offering crisp textures and clean, fresh flavors.

# 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 cooked red beet, 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 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)

# How To Make:

01 - Cut all vegetables, fruits, and cheese into consistent 0.4 inch cubes using a sharp knife; employ a ruler for accuracy.
02 - Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, sea salt, black pepper, and optional honey in a small bowl until emulsified.
03 - Place the diced components on a large flat platter in an ordered grid pattern, alternating colors and flavors for aesthetic appeal.
04 - Lightly drizzle the dressing over the composed cubes immediately prior to serving to maintain texture and visual integrity.
05 - Present the assembled dish immediately to preserve crispness and the geometric presentation.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's a showstopper that looks far more complicated than it actually is—perfect for impressing guests without hours in the kitchen
  • Every bite delivers a surprising burst of contrasting textures and flavors, from creamy avocado to crisp cucumber to sweet mango
  • The meditative process of precise cutting becomes oddly therapeutic, slowing you down in the best way
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  • Uniform cubing isn't about perfectionism for its own sake—it's about ensuring even texture in every bite and, honestly, it's what makes this salad a visual conversation piece
  • Timing is everything: arrange this salad no more than 15 minutes before serving, or the delicate vegetables will begin to weep and lose their crisp texture. The whole point is that satisfying crunch
  • Cut the avocado last and keep it separate until the very final moment. It oxidizes quickly, and there's nothing sadder than brown avocado cubes
03 -
  • Invest in a genuinely sharp knife for this recipe—it's the single factor that most impacts both the visual result and the eating experience. A dull knife bruises vegetables; a sharp knife sings
  • If you want the dressing to emulsify beautifully, whisk the olive oil into the lemon juice gradually, as if you're making a tiny vinaigrette. This creates a silky texture that coats each cube rather than pooling at the bottom
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