Description
This cucumber feta salad is a light, refreshing dish made with crisp cucumbers, tangy feta cheese, and a simple lemon-herb dressing—perfect for summer meals.
Ingredients
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- 2 large cucumbers, sliced
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine sliced cucumbers, red onion, and fresh dill.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the cucumber mixture and toss to coat.
- Gently fold in the crumbled feta cheese.
- Chill for 15–20 minutes before serving for best flavor.
Notes
- Use English cucumbers or Persian cucumbers for fewer seeds and thinner skin.
- Add cherry tomatoes or kalamata olives for variation.
- Best served chilled and consumed within a day for freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg