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.

  • 23 Mar 2025
  • Cook time 0 min
  • Prep time 5 min
  • 1 Servings
  • 4 Ingredients

Cucumber salad with feta, basil and cilantro

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:

1/2 cup cucumber
50g
4 leafs basil
2g
1 tsp coriander leaves
1g
1 oz feta cheese
27g

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Cucumber:
- 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.
2. Chop the Herbs:
- 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.
3. Crumble the Feta:
- Using a fork, crumble the feta cheese into small, bite-sized pieces.
4. Combine Ingredients:
- 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.
5. Mix the Salad:
- Gently toss all the ingredients together to ensure an even distribution of the herbs and feta cheese.
6. Serve:
- Transfer the salad to a serving dish or individual plates.
- Optionally, you can garnish with a few extra basil or cilantro leaves for presentation.
7. Enjoy:
- 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 Size80 grams
Energy
Calories 80kcal4%
Protein
Protein 4.45g3%
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates 3.08g1%
Fiber 0.32g1%
Sugar 0.88g1%
Fat
Fat 6g7%
Saturated 3.79g13%
Cholesterol 24mg-
Vitamins
Vitamin A 45ug5%
Choline 8mg1%
Vitamin B1 0.06mg5%
Vitamin B2 0.26mg20%
Vitamin B3 0.36mg2%
Vitamin B6 0.15mg9%
Vitamin B9 15ug4%
Vitamin B12 0.48ug20%
Vitamin C 2.09mg2%
Vitamin E 0.11mg1%
Vitamin K 20ug17%
Minerals
Calcium, Ca 150mg12%
Copper, Cu 0.04mg4%
Iron, Fe 0.41mg4%
Magnesium, Mg 14mg3%
Phosphorus, P 110mg9%
Potassium, K 110mg3%
Selenium, Se 4.42ug8%
Sodium, Na 320mg22%
Zinc, Zn 0.94mg9%
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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