Feta Cucumber Herb Salad (Printer-friendly)
Crisp cucumber and creamy feta tossed with fresh herbs in a bright lemon dressing. A quick Mediterranean side.
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 2 large cucumbers, sliced into half-moons
02 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
03 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (optional)
→ Dairy
04 - 5 oz feta cheese, crumbled
→ Fresh Herbs
05 - 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
06 - 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
07 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
→ Dressing
08 - 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
09 - 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
10 - 1 tsp red wine vinegar
11 - 1 garlic clove, minced
12 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
# How To Make It:
01 - Slice the cucumbers into half-moons, cut the red onion into thin slices, and halve the cherry tomatoes. Combine all vegetables in a large salad bowl.
02 - Crumble the feta cheese over the vegetables. Add the chopped dill, mint, and parsley to the bowl.
03 - In a small jar or bowl, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until well emulsified.
04 - Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring all ingredients are evenly coated. Serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to 1 hour to let the flavors meld.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It takes exactly fifteen minutes from fridge to table and tastes like something you ordered at a seaside taverna.
- The combination of creamy feta with cool cucumber and bright herbs is the kind of thing that makes people close their eyes when they take a bite.
02 -
- Cucumbers release water fast so if you are making this more than an hour ahead, salt the slices and let them drain in a colander first.
- Whisking the dressing in a jar means you can store leftovers right in it without dirtying another dish.
03 -
- Crumble the feta with your fingers instead of a knife for irregular chunks that look rustic and melt differently on the tongue.
- Let the dressed salad sit for exactly ten minutes before serving because that is the sweet spot between crunch and flavor absorption.