Description
Cucumber Feta Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that captures the essence of summer with its crisp cucumbers, creamy feta cheese, and fragrant herbs. Perfect for warm days, this salad is easy to prepare and can be enjoyed as a light lunch, a side dish at barbecues, or even as a topping in wraps. The combination of fresh ingredients offers both flavor and nutrition, making it a delightful addition to any meal. Customize it with your favorite additions like cherry tomatoes or olives to make it truly yours.
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
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers, red onion, dill, and parsley. Toss gently.
- Add the crumbled feta cheese on top and fold it in carefully.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat. Let rest for 10-15 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg