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Cucumber Feta Salad

A crisp, hydrating, and incredibly flavorful Mediterranean salad featuring fresh cucumbers, bright feta cheese, herbs, and a simple olive oil dressing.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Calories: 190

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients
  • 2 large English cucumbers unpeeled, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup feta cheese block feta, cut into chunks or crumbled
  • 0.25 cup fresh parsley finely chopped
Dressing Ingredients
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice or red wine vinegar
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper freshly cracked
  • 1 pinch salt to taste, optional

Equipment

  • Cutting Board
  • Chef's Knife
  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Salad Tongs

Method
 

  1. Wash the English cucumbers. Leaving the skin on, slice them into 1/4-inch thick rounds and place them in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Remove the feta cheese from its brine, pat dry, and cut into bite-sized cubes or break into large crumbles. Add to the bowl with the cucumbers.
  3. Add the finely chopped fresh parsley to the bowl.
  4. Drizzle the extra virgin olive oil and lemon juice directly over the vegetables and cheese. Sprinkle heavily with freshly cracked black pepper.
  5. Using salad tongs or a large spoon, gently toss the salad until all the cucumber slices are coated in the oil and the feta begins to slightly break down into the dressing.
  6. Taste and add a small pinch of salt only if necessary (the feta is usually salty enough). Let rest for 10 minutes before serving for best flavor.

Notes

For extra crunch, salt the cucumber slices and let them drain in a colander for 20 minutes before assembling the salad to remove excess water.