Description
A refreshing and flavorful Cucumber Feta Salad that combines crisp cucumbers, creamy feta cheese, and fresh herbs, perfect for a light meal or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup fresh dill, chopped
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash the cucumbers thoroughly and slice them thinly. You can use a mandoline for even slices.
- Peel and thinly slice the red onion.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers and red onions.
- Add the chopped dill and parsley.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil and lemon juice.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Adjust the seasoning according to your preference.
- Pour the dressing over the cucumber mixture.
- Gently toss the salad to ensure all the ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
- Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the salad.
- Gently fold the cheese into the salad, being careful not to break the cheese too much.
- Transfer the salad to a serving bowl.
- Serve immediately or chill for a few minutes before serving for an even fresher taste.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding cherry tomatoes or olives.
- This salad can be made a few hours in advance; just keep it refrigerated until serving.
- Adjust the amount of feta cheese based on your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Cucumber Feta Salad, refreshing salad, Mediterranean salad, healthy salad