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Cucumber Feta Salad Recipe

4.6 from 65 reviews

A refreshing and light Cucumber Feta Salad combining thinly sliced cucumbers and red onion with fresh herbs, crumbled feta cheese, and a tangy lemon-olive oil dressing. Perfect as a quick side dish or a healthy snack.

Ingredients

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Salad

  • 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

Dressing

  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare salad base: In a large mixing bowl, combine the thinly sliced cucumbers, red onion, chopped dill, and parsley. Toss gently to mix all the fresh ingredients evenly.
  2. Add feta cheese: Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese on top and carefully fold it into the cucumber mixture to retain the texture of the cheese without breaking it down too much.
  3. Make dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until well combined and emulsified to create a bright, flavorful dressing.
  4. Combine and rest: Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad and gently toss to ensure all ingredients are coated. Allow the salad to rest for 10-15 minutes before serving to enhance the flavors and meld the ingredients together.

Notes

  • For crunchier cucumbers, peel them before slicing or use Persian cucumbers.
  • Adjust lemon juice and salt according to taste preference.
  • This salad can be refrigerated for up to 1 day but is best enjoyed fresh.
  • Optional additions include cherry tomatoes or olives for variety.

Keywords: Cucumber Feta Salad, Mediterranean salad, fresh cucumber salad, feta cheese salad, no-cook salad, healthy salad recipe