Cucumber salad with feta and red onion
4 servings
10 minutes
Cucumber salad with feta and red onion is a vibrant embodiment of freshness and Mediterranean flavors. This recipe originates from traditional Greek cuisine, where light and aromatic salads hold a prestigious place. Crunchy cucumbers, salty feta, and zesty red onion create a harmonious combination, complemented by dill and mint. Dressed with olive oil and lemon juice, the salad acquires a rich yet refreshing tang. It is perfect as a standalone dish for a light snack or as a side to meat and fish. Its simplicity and elegance make it an excellent choice for summer dinners or friendly gatherings.
1
Peel the cucumbers, cut them in half lengthwise, and remove the seeds. Dice them into small cubes and transfer to a bowl.
- Cucumbers: 400 g
2
Add crumbled feta and mix.
- Feta cheese: 150 g
3
Peel the red onion and slice it into thin half-rings. Add to the salad.
- Red onion: 2 heads
4
Finely chop the dill and mint and sprinkle over the salad.
- Dill: 2 tablespoons
- Peppermint leaves: 10 pieces
5
In a small bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and sugar. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss.
- Olive oil: 3 tablespoons
- Lemon juice: 6 teaspoons
- Salt: to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper: to taste
- Sugar: 1 teaspoon