Egyptian salad with feta cheese, mint and dill

6 servings

15 minutes

Egyptian salad with feta cheese, mint, and dill is a light and refreshing dish from Arab cuisine. Its roots trace back to hot regions where the freshness of ingredients plays a key role in nutrition. Feta cheese gives the salad a rich creamy flavor that harmonizes with the aroma of fresh mint and dill. Lemon juice and olive oil add zest and a gentle tang to the dish, while ground cumin adds an Eastern touch. Cucumber and red onion provide a crunchy texture, and parsley completes the flavor palette. This salad is perfect as a standalone dish on hot days or as an accompaniment to meat and fish dishes. Its simplicity in preparation and rich taste make it a true gem of Eastern gastronomy.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 119.9
• Proteins: 6.7g
• Fats: 8.6g
• Carbohydrates: 3.7g

Ingredients

• Olive oil: 3 ml
• Feta cheese: 200 g
• Lemon: 0.5 pc
• Fresh mint: 2 tbsp
• Red onion: 1 head
• Cucumbers: 1 pc
• Dill: 2 tbsp
• Parsley: 40 g
• Ground cumin (zira): 0.5 tsp
• Chili pepper: 1 tsp

Cooking steps

1. Prepare all the ingredients.

2. Crumble the feta (you can use goat cheese or brynza instead) into a bowl, mash with a fork with oil and lemon juice, and season with black pepper.

   Required ingredients:

   • Feta cheese: 200 g
   • Olive oil: 3 ml
   • Lemon: 0.5 piece
   • Chili pepper: 1 teaspoon

3. Mix with peeled, finely chopped cucumber, also finely chopped onion and herbs.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cucumbers: 1 piece
   • Red onion: 1 head
   • Fresh mint: 2 tablespoons
   • Dill: 2 tablespoons