Classic Cucumber Feta Salad
A vibrant and refreshing salad that combines crunchy cucumbers, creamy feta, and fragrant herbs, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium English cucumbers
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill or mint
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of 1 medium lemon (about 2 tablespoons)
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
- Optional: drizzle of honey
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by washing and slicing the cucumbers.
- Chop your fresh herbs and mince the garlic.
- Toss everything together in a large bowl.
- Whip up the dressing in a small bowl and combine with the salad.
- Let it chill in the refrigerator for at least 15-20 minutes.
- Taste and adjust the seasonings as needed.
Notes
This salad can be made ahead of time, just leave out the feta until ready to serve for best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: cucumber salad, feta salad, Mediterranean salad, healthy salad, summer salad