Description
Cucumber Feta Salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish perfect for summer gatherings or light lunches. This salad combines crisp cucumbers, tangy feta cheese, juicy cherry tomatoes, and zesty dressing, creating a delightful medley of flavors and textures. Easy to prepare and visually appealing, it’s sure to impress your guests while offering a healthy dose of nutrients. Enjoy this simple yet satisfying recipe that celebrates the season’s freshest ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cucumbers, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup block feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh dill or parsley, chopped
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash all vegetables thoroughly. Slice cucumbers into half-moons about half an inch thick. Halve cherry tomatoes and thinly slice the red onion.
- Crumble the feta cheese into a large mixing bowl.
- Add sliced cucumbers, halved cherry tomatoes, and red onion to the bowl with feta. Toss gently to combine.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil and lemon juice. Pour over the salad mixture along with the chopped herbs.
- Season with salt and pepper; mix gently until all ingredients are well combined.
- Chill in the fridge for about 30 minutes before serving for optimal flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg