Easy Egyptian Feta Salad
Bright, refreshing, and full of Mediterranean flair, this Easy Egyptian Feta Salad is a vibrant celebration of fresh, wholesome ingredients. Featuring crispy cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, sweet red onion, and creamy crumbled feta cheese, this 15-minute recipe is elevated with the bold flavors of ground cumin, fresh parsley, and a zesty lemon-olive oil dressing. Optional kalamata olives add a briny touch for an extra layer of flavor. Perfect as a light side dish or a stand-alone snack, this no-cook salad is as versatile as it is delicious. Packed with authentic Egyptian-inspired flavors, it's an effortless way to add a burst of nourishment to your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large cucumber
- 2 medium tomato
- 1 small red onion
- 150 grams feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 10 whole kalamata olives (optional)
Instructions
Wash and dry the cucumber, tomatoes, and parsley.
Cut the cucumber into bite-sized cubes and place them in a large salad bowl.
Dice the tomatoes into similar-sized pieces and add them to the bowl.
Peel and thinly slice the red onion, then add it to the vegetables.
Crumble the feta cheese into small chunks and add it to the salad.
Chop the fresh parsley finely and sprinkle it over the salad.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all the ingredients.
If using kalamata olives, pit them and add them as a garnish on top.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
923 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 67.7 g | 87% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.9 g | 124% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 134 mg | 44% | |
| Sodium | 5679 mg | 247% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 58.4 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.7 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 32.4 g | ||
| Protein | 28.6 g | 57% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 904 mg | 70% | |
| Iron | 5.3 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 1399 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.
