Description
This colorfully crunchy salad combines sliced cucumbers and red onions with feta cheese and fresh herbs, all tossed in a tangy vinaigrette for a refreshing and flavorful dish.
Ingredients
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- 2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers and red onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper to make the vinaigrette.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the cucumber and onion mixture and toss to coat evenly.
- Add crumbled feta, chopped dill, and parsley. Gently toss to combine.
- Refrigerate for 15–30 minutes before serving for best flavor.
Notes
- For a creamier dressing, add a spoonful of Greek yogurt.
- Use English cucumbers for fewer seeds and thinner skin.
- Chill the salad before serving to enhance the flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg