Description
Cucumber Feta Salad is a vibrant, refreshing dish that captures the essence of summer in every bite. With crunchy cucumbers, creamy feta, and juicy cherry tomatoes, this salad bursts with flavor and color. Tossed in a zesty lemon-olive oil dressing, it’s the perfect accompaniment for BBQs, picnics, or as a light meal on its own. Quick to prepare and visually appealing, this salad is sure to impress your guests while keeping you cool on hot days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cucumbers (sliced)
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/4 cup red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and slice the cucumbers into half-moons or cubes. Halve the cherry tomatoes and thinly slice the red onion.
- In a large bowl, combine cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and chopped parsley.
- Gently fold in the crumbled feta cheese.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until well blended.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat evenly.
- Chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before serving for optimal flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg