Brighten up your table with this tangy and refreshing Dairy-Free Cucumber Salad with Feta, a perfect side dish or light meal thatβs both healthy and satisfying. Featuring crisp English cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and zesty red onion, this salad is elevated with the creamy richness of dairy-free feta cheese and a burst of fresh dill. A simple olive oil and lemon juice dressing, infused with minced garlic, ties the vibrant flavors together, making every bite irresistibly fresh. Completely dairy-free, gluten-free, and ready in just 15 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is ideal for anyone seeking a wholesome, plant-based twist on a classic cucumber salad. Serve it chilled for an extra cooling treat!
Wash and slice the English cucumbers into thin rounds, approximately 1/8 inch thick.
Peel and thinly slice the red onion into half-moons.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers, red onion, and halved cherry tomatoes.
Crumble the dairy-free feta cheese into the bowl with the vegetables.
Finely chop the fresh dill and add it to the salad mixture.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil and lemon juice.
Crush or finely mince the garlic clove and add it to the dressing.
Season the dressing with salt and black pepper, and mix well to combine.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated.
Serve the salad immediately or refrigerate it for up to one hour to enhance the flavors.
Calories |
730 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 56.5 g | 72% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.4 g | 82% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2807 mg | 122% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 41.4 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.4 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.4 g | ||
| Protein | 14.6 g | 29% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 227 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 3.1 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 1445 mg | 31% | |
*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.