Cucumber salad with radish, mint and feta
4 servings
15 minutes
Cucumber salad with radish, mint, and feta is a fresh, light, and refreshing take on traditional Russian salads. Its roots lie in rural cuisine, where simplicity and natural ingredients were always valued. Crunchy cucumbers and radishes provide texture, mint adds a refined freshness, and feta brings a creamy salty note. The light acidity of vinegar and the aroma of olive oil balance the flavor. This salad is perfect for a summer lunch, picnic, or as a side dish to meat and fish dishes. Its simplicity in preparation and harmony of flavors make it a versatile choice for any occasion.
1
Slice the cucumbers into thin rounds, the radishes into thin rounds as well, and the onion into small pieces. Transfer to a bowl.
- English (hothouse) cucumbers: 500 g
- Red onion: 0.3 head
- Radish: 3 pieces
2
Add chopped mint leaves, a bit of vinegar, and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
- Mint leaves: 10 pieces
- Vinegar: to taste
- Extra virgin olive oil: to taste
- Salt: to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper: to taste
3
Sprinkle with feta before serving and serve immediately.
- Feta cheese: 120 g
