Cucumber Feta Salad
Refresh your palate with this vibrant Cucumber Feta Salad, a perfect dish for summer gatherings or light lunches. Featuring crisp cucumbers, creamy feta, colorful cherry tomatoes, and aromatic herbs, this salad brings a delightful crunch and tanginess to every bite. It pairs beautifully with grilled meats or can be enjoyed on its own for a healthy snack. Quick to prepare and bursting with flavor, this salad is sure to impress your family and friends.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh cucumbers, sliced (about 2 medium cucumbers)
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley or dill, chopped
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and slice the cucumbers into half-moons, halve the cherry tomatoes, and thinly slice the red onion.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and red onion; toss gently.
- Add the crumbled feta cheese to the vegetable mixture.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat all ingredients without breaking the feta too much.
- Transfer to serving plates or a bowl; garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg