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.

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









