Cucumber Feta and Mint Salad
Light, refreshing, and bursting with Mediterranean-inspired flavors, this Cucumber Feta and Mint Salad is the perfect dish to elevate your summer table or add a vibrant touch to any meal. Crisp, hydrating English cucumber combines with the tangy creaminess of crumbled feta cheese, fragrant fresh mint, and the subtle sharpness of thinly sliced red onion for a textural and flavorful delight. Tossed in a zesty lemon and olive oil dressing, this no-cook recipe comes together in just 15 minutes, making it an effortless yet elegant side dish. Ideal for barbecues, picnics, or as a quick weekday meal addition, this salad is as versatile as it is delicious. Plus, it’s naturally gluten-free and vegetarian-friendly, catering to a variety of dietary preferences.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 whole English cucumber
- 100 grams Feta cheese
- 10 grams Fresh mint leaves
- 0.5 whole Red onion
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground black pepper
Instructions
Wash the English cucumber thoroughly and pat it dry. Slice into thin rounds or half-moons, depending on your preference, and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Crumble the feta cheese into small chunks and add it to the bowl with the cucumber.
Rinse the fresh mint leaves, pat them dry, and roughly chop them. Add the chopped mint to the bowl.
Peel and thinly slice half of a red onion. Add the onion slices to the salad bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and ground black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the cucumber mixture and toss gently to combine, ensuring all ingredients are evenly coated.
Taste the salad and adjust seasoning with additional salt or lemon juice if needed.
Transfer the salad to a serving dish and garnish with a few whole mint leaves if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
606 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 49.8 g | 64% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.7 g | 88% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 89 mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 2331 mg | 101% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 25.7 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.3 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.4 g | ||
| Protein | 17.7 g | 35% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 593 mg | 46% | |
| Iron | 2.7 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 714 mg | 15% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
