Cucumber salad with feta, basil and cilantro
Refreshingly light and flavorful, this Cucumber Salad with Feta, Basil, and Cilantro combines crisp cucumber, aromatic herbs, and creamy feta cheese for a perfect side dish or starter. Quick and easy to prepare, it's a delightful blend of textures and tastes, perfect for any occasion.
- 21 Apr 2025
- Cook time 0 min
- Prep time 5 min
- 1 Servings
- 4 Ingredients
Cucumber salad with feta, basil, and cilantro is a refreshing and simple dish that's perfect for a quick lunch or a light dinner. Combining the crispness of cucumber with the aromatic herbs and the creamy, tangy feta cheese results in a melody of flavors that will delight your taste buds.
Ingredients:
Instructions:
- Start by washing the cucumber thoroughly under cold running water.
- Cut the cucumber into thin slices or small cubes, based on your preference. If the cucumber has a thick skin, you can peel it before slicing.
- Rinse the basil and cilantro leaves, then gently pat them dry with a paper towel.
- Thinly slice the basil leaves or tear them into smaller pieces.
- Finely chop the cilantro leaves.
- Using a fork, crumble the feta cheese into small, bite-sized pieces.
- In a medium-sized bowl, add the sliced cucumber.
- Sprinkle the chopped basil and cilantro over the cucumber.
- Add the crumbled feta cheese to the bowl.
- Gently toss all the ingredients together to ensure an even distribution of the herbs and feta cheese.
- Transfer the salad to a serving dish or individual plates.
- Optionally, you can garnish with a few extra basil or cilantro leaves for presentation.
- Serve the cucumber salad chilled as a refreshing side dish or a light appetizer.
Tips:
- Use fresh herbs for the best flavor; dried herbs don't work as well in this salad.
- If you're prepping ahead, keep the salad ingredients separate and combine them just before serving to ensure everything stays crisp.
- For an extra burst of flavor, you can add a splash of lemon juice or a drizzle of olive oil.
This cucumber salad with feta, basil, and cilantro is easy to make, delicious, and healthy. It's a great option when you need a quick dish that still feels special. Enjoy this delightful salad on its own, or serve it as a refreshing side to complement your main course.
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | 80 grams |
| Energy | |
| Calories 80kcal | 4% |
| Protein | |
| Protein 4.45g | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | |
| Carbohydrates 3.08g | 1% |
| Fiber 0.32g | 1% |
| Sugar 0.88g | 1% |
| Fat | |
| Fat 6g | 7% |
| Saturated 3.79g | 13% |
| Cholesterol 24mg | - |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A 45ug | 5% |
| Choline 8mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 0.06mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 0.26mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B3 0.36mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 0.15mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B9 15ug | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 0.48ug | 20% |
| Vitamin C 2.09mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E 0.11mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K 20ug | 17% |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium, Ca 150mg | 12% |
| Copper, Cu 0.04mg | 4% |
| Iron, Fe 0.41mg | 4% |
| Magnesium, Mg 14mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus, P 110mg | 9% |
| Potassium, K 110mg | 3% |
| Selenium, Se 4.42ug | 8% |
| Sodium, Na 320mg | 22% |
| Zinc, Zn 0.94mg | 9% |
| Water | |
| Water 70g | - |
| * 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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