Feta Cucumber Herb Salad (Printer-Friendly)
Crisp cucumbers, creamy feta, and fresh herbs tossed in a zesty lemon olive oil dressing.
# 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 - In a large salad bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers, red onion, and halved cherry tomatoes if using.
02 - Scatter the crumbled feta cheese over the vegetables along with the chopped dill, mint, and parsley.
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 combine, ensuring all ingredients are evenly coated.
05 - Serve immediately at room temperature, or refrigerate for up to 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
# Helpful Hints:
01 -
- It takes exactly as long as scrolling through your phone which means dinner is basically ready before you commit to making it.
- The crunch of cucumber against creamy feta is the kind of contrast that makes you close your eyes and chew slowly.
02 -
- If you dress this salad and leave it overnight the cucumbers will release a small pond of water and everything will taste washed out by morning.
- Soaking the sliced red onion in cold water for five minutes removes the harsh bite and leaves behind a mild sweetness that surprises people.
03 -
- A pinch of sumac sprinkled over the top right before serving adds a tangy depth that makes people ask what your secret is.
- Rubbing the inside of the salad bowl with the cut side of a garlic clove before adding the vegetables infuses everything with a whisper of garlic even before the dressing goes in.