Feta Cucumber Herb Salad (Print Layout)

Cool cucumber and creamy feta tossed with fresh herbs in a bright lemon dressing.

# What You 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

# Directions:

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 fully emulsified.
04 - Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat everything evenly. Serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to 1 hour to let the flavors meld.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It comes together in fifteen minutes flat, which means you can make it while the grill heats up and still have time to sip something cold.
  • The combination of creamy feta and crisp cucumber is the kind of contrast that makes people go back for thirds without realizing it.
  • It is effortlessly gluten free and low carb, so you can serve it at nearly any gathering without a second thought.
02 -
  • If you salt the cucumbers ahead of time and let them drain in a colander for ten minutes, the salad will not weep a puddle of watery dressing onto your plate.
  • Adding the dressing at the very last minute before serving keeps everything crisp and bright instead of soggy and tired.
03 -
  • Buy feta that comes in brine rather than the dry pre crumbled kind, because the texture is dramatically creamier and the salt level is easier to control.
  • Run your knife under hot water before slicing the red onion and the smell will not make your eyes water nearly as much.

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