Description
This refreshing cucumber feta salad is the perfect summer dish that combines crunchy cucumbers, creamy feta cheese, and vibrant cherry tomatoes. Tossed with a zesty lemon-olive oil dressing, this salad bursts with flavor while being incredibly easy to prepare. Ideal as a side dish for barbecues or a light meal on its own, it’s customizable to suit any palate. Enjoy it chilled for a delightful taste of summer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cucumbers, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and slice the cucumbers into thin rounds or half-moons. Halve the cherry tomatoes.
- Thinly slice the red onion and soak in cold water for a few minutes if desired.
- In a large bowl, combine cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, red onion, feta cheese, and parsley.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together olive oil and lemon juice. Drizzle over the salad and toss gently.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 15-30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg