Strawberry-Cucumber Salad With Lemon Cream

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Toss strawberries, cucumbers, cardamom, a pinch of salt, and 1 tsp. sugar in a medium bowl and let sit 10 minutes to allow sugar to dissolve and flavors to meld.

   Step 2

   Meanwhile, mix crème fraîche, lemon juice, remaining 2 tsp. sugar, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl; set lemon cream aside.

   Step 3

   Pulse pistachios, cayenne, and a pinch of salt in a food processor until nuts are just finely ground (do not overprocess or you’ll end up with nut butter).

   Step 4

   Divide fruit salad among plates and spoon reserved lemon cream over; sprinkle with ground seasoned pistachios.

   Step 5

   Do Ahead: Lemon cream can be made 8 hours ahead. Cover and chill.