Description
Cucumber feta salad is a vibrant, refreshing dish perfect for summer gatherings. Bursting with crisp cucumbers, creamy feta cheese, and sweet cherry tomatoes, this easy-to-make salad adds a delightful crunch to any meal. Tossed in a zesty lemon-olive oil dressing and garnished with fresh herbs, it’s not only visually stunning but also incredibly tasty. Ideal for picnics or barbecues, this salad is sure to impress your guests and leave them craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups firm cucumbers (sliced)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh herbs (dill or parsley), chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash all vegetables. Slice cucumbers into rounds or half-moons and halve the cherry tomatoes. Thinly slice the red onion.
- In a large bowl, combine cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and crumbled feta.
- Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice over the mixture; season with salt and pepper. Toss gently to combine.
- Fold in chopped fresh herbs.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled, garnished with additional herbs or feta if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg