Cucumber Feta Salad
A refreshing Cucumber Feta Salad made with cucumbers, feta cheese, and fresh herbs. Perfect for a light meal or side dish.
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Cutting Board
- Knife
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 2 large English cucumbers or 5–6 Persian cucumbers, thinly sliced
- ¼ small red onion optional, thinly sliced
Cheese
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
Herbs
- 2 tablespoon fresh dill chopped
- 2 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
Dressing
- 1 juiced lemon
- 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon honey optional, if cucumbers are extra tangy
Instructions
Preparation
- Thinly slice the cucumbers and the red onion if you are using it. Place all the sliced vegetables in a large mixing bowl to prepare for assembling the salad.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, salt, pepper, and honey or sugar if using.
- Add the crumbled feta cheese, chopped dill, and chopped parsley to the bowl with the cucumbers. Pour the prepared dressing over the ingredients and gently toss everything together to combine well.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve the salad immediately or chill it for 10 to 15 minutes to enhance the flavors before serving.
Notes
Use Persian cucumbers for a slightly sweeter, less seedy option. Chilling the salad before serving elevates the flavor melding. For a vegan variation, omit feta or substitute with a plant-based cheese alternative.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg
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