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Cucumber feta salad

Cucumber Feta Salad That's Refreshingly Simple and Delicious

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A delightful Cucumber Feta Salad, balancing crunchy cucumbers with creamy feta for a taste of summer.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups cucumbers seedless or English for milder flavor
  • 1/2 cup red onion can substitute with shallots for milder taste
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill fresh recommended, dried can work
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley cilantro can be used for unique flavor
  • 1 cup feta cheese can substitute with goat cheese or mozzarella
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil high-quality oil recommended
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice lime juice works well as substitute
  • 1 teaspoon salt use sea salt for robust flavor
  • 1 teaspoon pepper

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • knife
  • whisk
  • small bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Wash and dry the cucumbers and red onion, then slice thinly and transfer to a mixing bowl.
  2. Chop fresh dill and parsley, then add to the bowl with cucumbers and red onion.
  3. Crumble feta cheese over the vegetable mixture and gently fold in.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  5. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  6. Allow the salad to rest for 10-15 minutes at room temperature.
  7. Serve chilled or at room temperature, garnishing with additional herbs or lemon zest.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use the freshest ingredients for the best flavor, and let the salad rest to enhance taste.

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