Description
Cucumber salad is the ultimate summer dish—refreshing, crisp, and bursting with flavor. This vibrant salad combines crunchy cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and zesty red onions, all tossed in a tangy dressing with fresh dill and creamy feta cheese. Perfect for picnics or as a side dish at barbecues, it elevates any meal while being incredibly easy to prepare. Enjoy this delightful mix that brings a taste of summer to your table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large English cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped (or 1 tablespoon dried dill)
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash cucumbers and slice them thinly using a knife or mandoline.
- Halve cherry tomatoes and soak sliced red onions in cold water for 10 minutes to mellow their flavor.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and drained red onions. Pour dressing over the top and toss gently.
- Let the salad sit for about 10 minutes to enhance flavors. Add dill and feta just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Feel free to substitute cucumbers with bell peppers or radishes for added crunch. For a unique twist, add citrus juice or fresh mint just before serving.