Cucumber Salad
A refreshing and crunchy cucumber salad perfect for summertime, featuring fresh cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, tangy feta cheese, and a light dressing.
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 2 cups Sliced cucumbers Use fresh cucumbers, ideally English cucumbers.
- 1 cup Halved cherry tomatoes Choose ripe cherry tomatoes for best flavor.
- 1/2 cup Thinly sliced red onion Adjust quantity based on taste preference.
- 1/2 cup Crumbled feta cheese Can substitute with goat cheese if desired.
Dressing Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil Extra virgin olive oil is preferred.
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice Freshly squeezed lemon juice for the best flavor.
- 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste.
- 1/2 teaspoon Pepper Freshly ground pepper is recommended.
Garnish
- 2 tablespoons Fresh dill or parsley Use either herb for garnish.
Instructions
Preparation
- Slice the cucumbers and red onions thinly.
- Halve the cherry tomatoes.
Assembly
- In a large bowl, combine cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
- Crumble feta cheese on top.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently.
- Garnish with fresh dill or parsley.
- Serve chilled.
Notes
Best enjoyed immediately to maintain crunch. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Avoid salting too early to prevent sogginess.