Description
Cucumber Feta Salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish that encapsulates the essence of summer. This easy-to-make salad features crisp cucumbers, creamy feta cheese, and fragrant herbs, creating a delightful combination that is both nutritious and satisfying. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or as a light side dish to any meal, this salad can be prepared in just 15 minutes! It’s customizable too; feel free to add your favorite vegetables or herbs. With its simple olive oil and lemon juice dressing, this Cucumber Feta Salad will become your go-to recipe for fresh flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large cucumbers
- 1 small red onion
- 1/4 cup fresh dill
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley
- 1 cup feta cheese
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Thinly slice the cucumbers and red onion.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cucumbers, red onion, dill, and parsley. Toss gently.
- Add crumbled feta cheese on top and carefully fold it in.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat.
- Let rest for 10-15 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 162
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg