Feta Cucumber Herb Salad (Print View)
Cool cucumber and creamy feta tossed with fresh dill, mint, and a bright lemon 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:
01 - Slice the cucumbers into half-moons, cut the red onion into thin slices, and halve the cherry tomatoes if using. 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 thoroughly combined.
04 - Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to evenly coat all ingredients. Serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to 1 hour to let the flavors meld.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- It takes exactly fifteen minutes from cutting board to table, which means you can make it while your guests are literally walking through the door.
- The herb and lemon combination is so bright and alive that it makes even store bought cucumbers taste like they came from a garden.
02 -
- Salt the cucumbers lightly and let them drain for ten minutes if yours are extra watery, otherwise the dressing gets diluted and the salad pools at the bottom of the bowl.
- Adding a pinch of sumac or a strip of lemon zest right before serving is a small move that completely transforms the flavor profile.
03 -
- Crush the garlic clove, let it sit for five minutes before mincing, and the flavor will be rounder and less aggressive in the raw dressing.
- Warm the olive oil slightly in your hands before whisking it into the dressing, it blends more smoothly and releases a richer aroma over the salad.