Prepare Ingredients: Rinse the strawberries and cucumbers under cool water. Hull strawberries and slice them lengthwise into quarters. Thinly slice cucumbers into rounds or half-moons.

Mix Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice (or balsamic vinegar) with honey (or maple syrup). Add olive oil, salt, and pepper. Whisk until emulsified and smooth.

Assemble Salad: In a large mixing bowl, combine sliced cucumbers, hulled strawberries, and fresh herbs. If using, crumble feta cheese in now.

Toss Lightly: Drizzle half of the dressing over the salad and gently toss using a spatula or large spoon, being careful not to crush the strawberries.

Garnish & Serve: Transfer salad to a serving dish, sprinkle with toasted nuts or seeds, and drizzle remaining dressing. Serve immediately.