Easy cucumber feta salad
We all need easy, delicious side dishes for summer and this cucumber feta salad is exactly that. Dressed in a zingy lemon vinaigrette with tons of fresh herbs, it’s a great refreshing side to serve on hot days.
Ingredients
- Cucumber. I used English cucumbers but Persian cucumbers for this cucumber salad or mini cucumbers can also be used.
- Feta cheese. I always use feta cheese in brine as the flavor is far superior pre-crumbled feta and it lasts much longer in the fridge.
- Fresh herbs: Chives, basil and fresh dill are all delicious with cucumber. Mint and parsley works too.
- Extra-virgin olive oil.
- Fresh lemon juice. Lime juice can be substituted.
- Salt and black pepper.
How to make cucumber feta salad
When I want to make this salad in less than 5 minutes, I don’t bother with peeling the cucumber or removing the seeds. However, if you want to prepare the salad in advance, removing the seeds is a good idea. Chop the cucumber and place in a large bowl. Slice the feta cheese into cubes and add to the cucumber. Finely chop the chives and dill and tear the fresh basil leaves then add the herbs to the bowl. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper then pour over the salad. Toss to combine and serve.
Can I make this ahead?
The salad can be made up to a day in advance as long as you keep the dressing separate. As mentioned above, I would also remove the seeds to prevent the cucumber from going soggy. Any leftovers can be kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator for a day or two.
What to serve with cucumber feta salad
This salad is a great side dish to almost any protein. It works very well with grilled chicken, pork and lamb dishes.
Easy salad recipes
Easy cucumber feta salad
Ingredients
- 2 English cucumbers
- 150 g (5oz) feta cheese
- ¼ cup fresh dill
- 2 tbsp fresh chives
- handful fresh basil
For the dressing
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
Instructions
- Chop the cucumber and place in a large bowl.
- Slice the feta cheese into cubes and add to the cucumber.
- Finely chop the chives and dill and tear the basil leaves then add the herbs to the bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper then pour over the salad.
- Toss to combine and serve.
Notes
- When I want to make this salad in less than 5 minutes, I don't bother with peeling the cucumber or removing the seeds. However, if you want to prepare the salad in advance, removing the seeds is a good idea.