Spago Cucumber Salad
Fresh, vibrant, and bursting with Mediterranean-inspired flavors, the Spago Cucumber Salad is a refreshing dish perfect for any occasion! This quick and easy recipe combines crisp cucumber slices, juicy cherry tomatoes, and tangy red onions, all tossed in a zesty homemade lemon-garlic vinaigrette. Finished with aromatic fresh dill and creamy crumbled feta cheese, this salad delivers a perfect balance of textures and bold flavors in every bite. Ready in just 15 minutes and requiring no cooking, it’s an ideal side dish for summer barbecues, a light appetizer, or a healthy companion to your favorite grilled proteins. Packed with wholesome ingredients, this cucumber salad is as nutritious as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 medium cucumbers
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill
- 0.5 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and pat dry the cucumbers, then slice them thinly into rounds. If desired, peel the cucumbers partially or entirely.
Peel the red onion and slice it into thin, half-moon shapes. Set aside.
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Chop the fresh dill finely and add it to the bowl with the tomatoes.
In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic (use a garlic press or finely chop), salt, and black pepper.
In the large mixing bowl, add the sliced cucumbers, red onions, and prepared dressing. Toss well until everything is evenly coated.
Gently fold in the crumbled feta cheese, being careful not to break it up too much.
Let the salad sit for 5-10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together, or serve immediately for a crispier texture.
Garnish with a sprig of dill if desired and serve as a side dish or light appetizer.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
865 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 71.0 g | 91% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.2 g | 121% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 107 mg | 36% | |
| Sodium | 2557 mg | 111% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 42.4 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.3 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.7 g | ||
| Protein | 24.4 g | 49% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 745 mg | 57% | |
| Iron | 3.6 mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 1497 mg | 32% | |
*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.
