Classic Cucumber Feta Salad
A refreshing summer salad made with fresh cucumbers, crumbled feta cheese, and herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium English cucumbers
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill or mint
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of 1 medium lemon (about 2 tablespoons)
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
- Optional: drizzle of honey
Instructions
- Prepare the cucumbers: Start by washing your cucumbers thoroughly. Slice them thinly using a sharp knife or a mandolin for uniformity. Set them aside in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the onion (if using) to the bowl with the cucumbers.
- Mix in the feta cheese over the cucumbers and onion.
- Chop the fresh dill or mint and add to the salad.
- Make the dressing by whisking together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Combine everything by drizzling the dressing over the salad and gently tossing.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Chill in the fridge for about 30 minutes.
Notes
Great for summer picnics and pairs well with grilled meats.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: cucumber, salad, feta, summer, healthy