Description
This refreshing Cucumber Feta Salad is a light and creamy Mediterranean-inspired dish, combining crisp cucumbers, tangy feta cheese, fresh herbs, and a zesty lemon-olive oil dressing. Perfect as a side or a cool snack, it bursts with bright flavors and simple ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad
- 2 large English cucumbers (or 5–6 Persian cucumbers), thinly sliced
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- ¼ small red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
Dressing
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp honey or pinch of sugar (optional, if cucumbers are extra tangy)
Instructions
- Slice the Veggies: Thinly slice the cucumbers and red onion (if using). Transfer them to a large mixing bowl to prepare for mixing.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, salt, pepper, and optional honey until emulsified and well combined.
- Toss & Serve: Add the crumbled feta, chopped dill, and parsley to the bowl with cucumbers. Pour the dressing over everything and toss gently to combine all flavors evenly. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve immediately or chill for 10–15 minutes to enhance the flavors before serving.
Notes
- Use Persian cucumbers if you prefer a smaller, less seedy cucumber variety for a more delicate texture.
- Chilling the salad before serving enhances the flavor melding between ingredients.
- You can omit the honey or sugar if your cucumbers are mild in flavor or if you prefer a tangier salad.
- This salad is best eaten fresh to maintain the crispness of the cucumbers.
- For a vegan option, substitute feta cheese with a plant-based cheese alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keywords: Cucumber Feta Salad, Mediterranean Salad, Fresh Cucumber Salad, Easy Summer Salad, No Cook Salad, Healthy Side Dish
