Refreshing Cucumber Feta Salad
A simple yet scrumptious Cucumber Feta Salad that captures the spirit of summer with its refreshing flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large cucumbers
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cucumbers: Wash the cucumbers, cut off the ends, and slice them as desired.
- Salt the Cucumbers: Sprinkle salt on the cucumber slices and let sit in a colander for 10 minutes.
- Mix the Dressing: Whisk together olive oil and lemon juice in a small bowl.
- Combine Ingredients: Rinse and pat the cucumbers dry, then transfer to a bowl and add crumbled feta.
- Add the Dressing: Pour olive oil and lemon juice mixture over cucumber and feta, and toss gently.
- Season to Taste: Add freshly cracked pepper and additional salt if desired; taste and adjust.
- Add Fresh Herbs: Fold in chopped herbs if using.
- Chill and Serve: Let salad chill for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Experiment with different herbs and ingredients to create your perfect version!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: cucumber salad, feta salad, summer salad, refreshing salad, Mediterranean recipe