Feta Cucumber Herb Salad (Printable version)

Crisp cucumbers, creamy feta, and fresh herbs tossed in a zesty lemon dressing. A refreshing Mediterranean side.

# 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

→ 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. Place 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 well combined.
04 - Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients. Toss gently to combine and evenly coat everything. Serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to 1 hour to let the flavors blend.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Zero cooking means you can throw this together while your guests are literally walking through the door.
  • The combination of creamy feta with crisp cucumber and bright herbs is the kind of simple magic that makes people think you worked harder than you did.
02 -
  • If you salt the cucumbers ahead of time they will release a puddle of water that dilutes your beautiful dressing within twenty minutes.
  • Tossing the salad with your hands instead of tongs keeps the feta in satisfying crumbles rather than smashing it into a chalky paste.
03 -
  • Run your knife under hot water before slicing the red onion and the sulfur compounds will not sting your eyes nearly as much.
  • Zesting the lemon before juicing it for the dressing adds a floral brightness that will make people ask what your secret is.

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