Cucumber Salad with Feta
A refreshing cucumber salad with creamy feta, perfect for summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large cucumbers
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley or dill for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Wash the cucumbers under cold water and slice them into thin rounds or half-moons.
- Combine the sliced cucumbers, crumbled feta cheese, and thinly sliced red onion in a large mixing bowl.
- Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a separate small bowl until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the cucumber mixture and gently toss to combine.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or dill if desired, and serve immediately.
Notes
For added crunch, consider using bell peppers or cherry tomatoes. Adjust the salt based on feta’s saltiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg