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Easy Cucumber Feta Salad with Fresh Herbs and Lemon Vinaigrette Recipe

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A refreshing and simple cucumber feta salad perfect as a light side dish during summer, combining crisp cucumbers, tangy feta cheese, fresh herbs, and a zesty lemon vinaigrette.

  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

Salad

  • 2 English cucumbers
  • 150 g (5 oz) feta cheese
  • ¼ cup fresh dill
  • 2 tbsp fresh chives
  • Handful fresh basil

Dressing

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp pepper

Instructions

  1. Prepare cucumbers: Chop the English cucumbers into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Add feta cheese: Slice the feta cheese into cubes and add it to the bowl with the cucumbers.
  3. Add fresh herbs: Finely chop the chives and dill, tear the basil leaves into smaller pieces, then add all the herbs to the cucumber and feta mixture.
  4. Make dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  5. Toss salad: Pour the lemon vinaigrette over the salad ingredients and gently toss everything together to evenly coat.
  6. Serve: Serve the salad immediately for best freshness and flavor.

Notes

  • For a quick version, peeling and seeding the cucumber is not necessary, but removing the seeds is recommended if preparing the salad in advance to avoid excess moisture.
  • Author: Amelia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean
  • Diet: Vegetarian