Cucumber Feta Salad
Cucumber Feta Salad is a delightful blend of crisp cucumbers, creamy feta cheese, and sweet cherry tomatoes, creating a refreshing dish perfect for summer gatherings. This easy-to-make salad is not only visually appealing but also bursting with flavor, making it an ideal side for barbecues or a light meal on its own. With just a handful of ingredients and minimal preparation time, you can enjoy this vibrant salad that brings a taste of sunshine to your table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cucumbers, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and slice the cucumbers and cherry tomatoes.
- Thinly slice the red onion; soak in cold water for 10 minutes if desired to mellow the flavor.
- In a large bowl, combine cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and parsley.
- Crumble feta cheese over the salad and drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice.
- Season with salt and pepper; toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately or chill before serving for enhanced flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg