Description
A vibrant salad combining crisp vegetables and creamy feta, perfect for gatherings or a light meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 English cucumbers, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 red onion, finely sliced
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prep your Vegetables: Rinse all fresh produce thoroughly. Cut the cucumber in half lengthwise, scoop out seeds if desired, and chop into bite-sized pieces. Halve the cherry tomatoes and finely slice the red onion.
- Combine the Base: In a large bowl, mix the cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and red onion. Gently fold them together.
- Add the Feta: Crumble the desired amount of feta cheese on top of the vegetable mix.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil and fresh lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper.
- Dress the Salad: Drizzle the dressing over the salad, mixing gently.
- Herbal Finishing Touch: Add freshly chopped herbs and toss to coat everything evenly.
- Serve and Enjoy: Let the salad rest for a few minutes before serving to ensure flavors meld.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. This salad can be customized with various veggies or proteins.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: salad, feta, summer, fresh vegetables, easy recipes