Description
Indulge in the flavors of summer with this Refreshing Summer Cucumber Feta Salad. Bursting with crisp cucumbers, tangy feta cheese, and juicy cherry tomatoes, this salad is dressed with zesty lemon and olive oil for a delightful balance. Perfect for barbecues, picnics, or a simple meal at home, it’s quick to prepare and sure to impress your guests while keeping things light and healthy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cucumbers, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse cucumbers thoroughly and slice them into bite-sized rounds; halve the cherry tomatoes.
- Thinly slice the red onion; soak in cold water if you prefer a milder flavor.
- Crumble the feta cheese evenly over the veggies.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and toss gently until well coated.
- Chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg