Description
Cucumber Feta Salad is the perfect dish for warm days, combining crunchy cucumbers, creamy feta cheese, and a medley of fresh herbs. This vibrant salad is not only quick to prepare—taking only 15 minutes—but it also offers a refreshing burst of flavors that can elevate any meal. Ideal for summer picnics, barbecues, or light lunches, this salad can easily be customized with your favorite ingredients like cherry tomatoes or olives. The combination of fresh vegetables and zesty dressing makes it a healthy option that’s low in calories while packing a nutritional punch. Whether you’re serving it as a side or as a light main dish with grilled chicken or turkey, Cucumber Feta Salad will impress your guests and leave everyone wanting more.
Ingredients
- 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 the sliced cucumbers, red onion, dill, and parsley. Toss gently to mix.
- Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese on top of the vegetable mixture and carefully fold it in.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Drizzle dressing over the cucumber mixture and toss gently to coat evenly. Allow to rest for 10-15 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg