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Cucumber Feta Salad

Crispy Cucumber Feta Salad with Zesty Lemon Vinaigrette

This refreshing Cucumber Feta Salad features crunchy cucumbers and salty feta, perfect for summer days.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 pieces Organic Persian Cucumbers Opt for seedless varieties
  • 1 small Red Onion Slice thinly for milder taste
  • 200 grams Feta Cheese Crumble by hand for better blending
  • 3 tablespoons Fresh Dill Consider substituting with mint if preferred
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley Feel free to omit if short on herbs
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halve for better presentation
  • 0.5 cup Kalamata Olives Slice before tossing in
For the Vinaigrette
  • 3 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice Vinegar can be a substitute if needed
  • 5 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil Choose high-quality brands
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano Fresh oregano works beautifully if available
  • to taste Salt Adjust for perfect seasoning
  • to taste Black Pepper Adjust for perfect seasoning

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Wash the organic Persian cucumbers thoroughly and slice them into thin rounds or half-moons, about 1/4 inch thick.
  2. Peel and finely slice the small red onion for a milder taste.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the fresh lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil until emulsified. Add dried oregano, salt, and black pepper, and set aside.
  4. In a large bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers, red onion, crumbled feta, fresh dill, and parsley. Optionally add halved cherry tomatoes and sliced Kalamata olives.
  5. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently until ingredients are well coated.
  6. Serve immediately or let sit for 10 minutes to meld flavors.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 4gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Keep vinaigrette separate until ready to serve.

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