Description
A refreshing Mediterranean salad with crisp cucumbers, sweet cherry tomatoes, zesty lemon-vinegar dressing, and fresh dill. Ready in minutes with no cooking required, this light and flavorful dish is perfect for summer gatherings or quick lunches.
Ingredients
1 large English cucumber, thinly sliced
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Wash all vegetables and herbs thoroughly
Slice cucumber to 1/8-inch thickness using a mandoline or knife
Halve cherry tomatoes and slice red onion thinly
Chop fresh herbs into fine pieces
In a small bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until emulsified
In a large bowl, combine sliced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, and red onion
Sprinkle crumbled feta, then toss with chopped herbs
Pour dressing over the salad and gently mix to coat evenly
Adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if desired
Notes
English (seedless) cucumbers ensure the best texture without watery seeds
Use a mandoline for even red onion slices to enhance caramelization
Salad tastes best when served at room temperature
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days
- Prep Time: 15
- Category: Summer Desserts
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2.5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg