Cucumber with Feta Cheese and Mint
Brighten up your table with this refreshing and vibrant cucumber salad featuring creamy feta cheese and aromatic fresh mint. This quick and easy recipe comes together in just 15 minutes, making it perfect for a light appetizer or side dish. Crisp cucumber rounds are paired with tangy crumbled feta, then tossed with a zesty lemon-olive oil dressing that’s perfectly balanced with a hint of salt and pepper. Freshly chopped mint adds a fragrant burst of flavor, making this dish a standout at summer barbecues, brunch spreads, or weeknight dinners. Serve it chilled for an irresistibly cool and satisfying bite that's as healthy as it is delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large Cucumber
- 150 grams Feta cheese
- 10 leaves Fresh mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium Lemon
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
Wash the cucumbers thoroughly and pat them dry. Using a vegetable peeler or sharp knife, peel the cucumbers in alternating strips to create a striped pattern, if desired.
Slice the cucumbers into thin rounds, roughly 1/4-inch thick, and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Crumble the feta cheese into small chunks and add it to the bowl with the cucumber slices.
Finely chop the fresh mint leaves and sprinkle them over the cucumbers and feta.
In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, the juice of one lemon, salt, and black pepper to create a simple dressing.
Pour the dressing over the cucumber, feta, and mint mixture. Gently toss everything together until evenly coated.
Transfer the salad to a serving dish and garnish with a few extra mint leaves, if desired.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 1 hour before serving to let the flavors meld. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
779 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 61.4 g | 79% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.3 g | 122% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 134 mg | 44% | |
| Sodium | 2908 mg | 126% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 41.3 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.2 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.1 g | ||
| Protein | 27.4 g | 55% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 900 mg | 69% | |
| Iron | 4.2 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 1388 mg | 30% | |
*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.
