Description
This Cucumber Feta Salad is a fresh, crisp, and tangy side dish made with cucumbers, red onion, herbs, feta, and a simple lemon-olive oil dressing. It is quick to prepare and perfect for warm-weather meals.
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
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, add the thinly sliced cucumbers, red onion, chopped dill, and chopped parsley. Toss them gently so the herbs spread evenly through the vegetables.
- Sprinkle the crumbled feta over the cucumber mixture. Fold it in carefully so the cheese stays in visible pieces rather than breaking apart completely.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until the dressing looks smooth and well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients. Toss gently until everything is lightly coated. Try not to overmix so the cucumbers stay crisp and the feta remains intact.
- Let the Cucumber Feta Salad rest for 10 to 15 minutes before serving. This gives the flavors time to blend and helps the salad taste brighter and more cohesive.
- Transfer to a serving bowl if needed, sprinkle the fresh parsley over the top, and serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg