Cucumber Salad
Bright, crisp, and ready in minutes, this Cucumber Salad is the perfect light side for warm-weather meals and easy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Veggies
- 2 medium Cucumbers
- 1 medium Red onion
- 2 medium Tomatoes Use firm, ripe tomatoes to avoid watery results.
Cheese
- 1 cup Feta cheese Can swap with goat cheese or omit for dairy-free.
Dressing
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
Spices
- 1 teaspoon Salt Salt cucumbers briefly and drain to remove excess water for a crisper salad.
- 1/2 teaspoon Pepper
Fresh herbs
- 1 tablespoon Dill or parsley Mix in chopped dill and mint for a brighter herbal note.
Instructions
Preparation
- Cut the cucumbers, red onion, and tomatoes into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine the cucumbers, red onion, tomatoes, and feta cheese.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and adjust seasoning to taste.
- Serve chilled.
Notes
Chill the salad at least 15 minutes before serving to let flavors meld. Store leftovers in an airtight container up to 2 days for best texture.