Description
Cucumber Feta Salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish that captures the essence of summer with its crisp cucumbers, creamy feta cheese, and fragrant herbs. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or as a light side dish, this salad combines fresh flavors and nutritious ingredients in just 15 minutes of prep time. Easily customizable, you can add your favorite ingredients like cherry tomatoes or olives to create a unique twist. Enjoy the delightful blend of textures and tastes that this Cucumber Feta Salad brings to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine sliced cucumbers, red onion, dill, and parsley. Toss gently.
- Add crumbled feta on top and fold it in carefully.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Drizzle the dressing over the cucumber mixture and toss gently to coat evenly. Let it rest for 10-15 minutes before serving for optimal flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg