Mediterranean Cucumber Salad
by Tavolino
A refreshing and vibrant salad featuring crisp cucumbers, tangy feta cheese, and a zesty lemon-garlic dressing, finished with fresh herbs.
Ingredients
- Lebanese cucumbers 4-5
- Greek feta 50 g
- Fresh dill 1/4 cup
- Fresh mint 1/4 cup
- Red onion 1/4
- Lemon juice 2 tbsp
- Extra virgin olive oil 2 tbsp
- Garlic 1 clove
- Salt 1/4 tsp
- Black pepper to taste
Preparation
- 1
Crush 1 clove of garlic finely using a garlic press or grater.
- 2
In a jar or small bowl, combine 2 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1/4 tsp salt, pepper, and the crushed garlic.
- 3
Shake the jar or whisk the bowl until the dressing is well combined and creamy.
- 4
Set the dressing aside for a few minutes to allow the garlic flavor to meld.
- 5
Slice the 4-5 Lebanese cucumbers into rounds or chunks.
- 6
Finely slice the 1/4 red onion.
- 7
Roughly chop the 1/4 cup fresh dill and 1/4 cup fresh mint.
- 8
Place the cucumbers, red onion, dill, and mint into a large salad bowl.
- 9
Crumble most of the 50 g Greek feta into the bowl, reserving a small amount for garnish.
- 10
Pour the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients.
- 11
Toss the salad thoroughly to coat all ingredients evenly.
- 12
Transfer to a serving bowl and sprinkle the remaining feta on top.