Cucumber Feta Salad
Cucumber Feta Salad is a vibrant, refreshing dish perfect for warm days. Combining crisp cucumbers, sweet cherry tomatoes, and creamy feta cheese, this easy-to-make salad is tossed in a light dressing of extra virgin olive oil and fresh lemon juice. Ideal as a side for barbecues or a light lunch on its own, its delightful crunch and tangy notes guarantee to impress at any gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cucumbers, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash all produce thoroughly under cold water. Slice cucumbers into bite-sized pieces.
- Halve the cherry tomatoes and thinly slice the red onion.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, feta cheese, and parsley.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil and lemon juice; drizzle over the salad mixture.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss gently to combine all ingredients; serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 150g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg