Cucumber and feta salad

Discover a refreshing cucumber and feta salad recipe made with crisp cucumbers, creamy feta cheese, juicy cherry tomatoes, tangy olives, and a simple olive oil and vinegar dressing. Perfect for a light lunch or side dish, this salad is both delicious and easy to prepare!

  • 28 May 2025
  • Cook time 0 min
  • Prep time 70 min
  • 4 Servings
  • 7 Ingredients

Cucumber and feta salad

Cucumber and feta salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that is perfect for a light lunch or a side dish for your main meal. Bursting with the freshness of cucumbers, the tang of vinegar, the savory taste of olives, and the richness of feta cheese, this salad is an easy-to-make yet delightful treat.

Ingredients:

2 cucumbers
800g
1 tbsp olive oil
14g
1 tsp vinegar
5g
1/3 cup olives
72g
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes
90g
1 onion
110g
1 cup feta cheese
230g

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Cucumbers:
- Wash and peel the cucumbers if desired.
- Slice the cucumbers into thin rounds or half-moons, depending on your preference.

2. Prepare the Olives and Cherry Tomatoes:
- Slice the olives into halves or quarters.
- Wash the cherry tomatoes and slice them in half.
3. Prepare the Onion:
- Peel the onion and slice it into thin rings or finely chop it, depending on your preference.
4. Assemble the Salad:
- In a large salad bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers, olives, cherry tomatoes, and onion.
5. Prepare the Dressing:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil and vinegar until well combined.

6. Dress the Salad:
- Pour the olive oil and vinegar dressing over the salad and gently toss until all ingredients are evenly coated.
7. Add the Feta Cheese:
- Crumble the feta cheese over the top of the salad.
8. Final Mix:
- Gently mix the salad again to distribute the feta cheese without breaking it down too much.
9. Serve:
- Your cucumber and feta salad is now ready to be served. Enjoy it fresh as a light, refreshing dish.

Tips:

- Make sure to use fresh and firm cucumbers for the best texture.

- Feel free to add fresh herbs like dill or mint for extra flavor.

- Let the salad sit for about 10 minutes after mixing to allow the flavors to meld together.

- If you prefer a more tangy flavor, add a bit more vinegar or a squeeze of lemon juice.

- For added crunch, consider tossing in some chopped nuts like almonds or walnuts.

In just a few simple steps, you'll have a delicious and refreshing cucumber and feta salad ready to serve. This dish is perfect for warm days, BBQs, or simply when you crave something light but flavorful. Enjoy your homemade salad!

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size330 grams
Energy
Calories 220kcal11%
Protein
Protein 10g7%
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates 14g4%
Fiber 2.10g6%
Sugar 6g6%
Fat
Fat 18g21%
Saturated 9g29%
Cholesterol 50mg-
Vitamins
Vitamin A 99ug11%
Choline 27mg5%
Vitamin B1 0.16mg14%
Vitamin B2 0.56mg43%
Vitamin B3 0.94mg6%
Vitamin B6 0.38mg22%
Vitamin B9 40ug10%
Vitamin B12 0.97ug40%
Vitamin C 11mg12%
Vitamin E 0.60mg4%
Vitamin K 36ug30%
Minerals
Calcium, Ca 340mg26%
Copper, Cu 0.17mg19%
Iron, Fe 2.27mg21%
Magnesium, Mg 44mg10%
Phosphorus, P 260mg21%
Potassium, K 440mg13%
Selenium, Se 9ug17%
Sodium, Na 800mg53%
Zinc, Zn 2.19mg20%
Water
Water 280g-
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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