Cucumber Feta Salad 🥒
This Cucumber Feta Salad is a dream for those seeking a vegetarian dish that's both light and full of flavor. Picture crisp cucumber slices dancing with creamy feta cheese, brightened by fresh mint and a zesty kick of apple cider vinegar. It's simple yet satisfying, making it perfect for lunches, picnics, or as a sidekick to your favorite grilled dishes. I love to make this salad on hot summer days—it's so refreshing and easy!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 125kcal
Ingredients
Cucumber Feta Salad Ingredient List
- 12-15 leaves of fresh mint
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cucumber sliced
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- ½ shallot sliced finely
- ½ cup feta cheese
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Cut the cucumber into manageable lengths, then halve lengthwise.
- Remove the seeds from the cucumber sections with a spoon and discard.
- Slice the cucumber and peeled shallot thinly. Use a mandolin to get evenly thin slices.
- Add the sliced cucumber and shallot to a bowl.
- Crumble the feta cheese and add it to the bowl. Add the dried oregano, kosher salt, and fresh cracked pepper.
- Add the apple cider vinegar and olive oil.
- Mix gently with a rubber spatula to combine all the ingredients well.
- Gently fold in the torn mint leaves.
- Chill the salad before serving to enhance the flavors.
Notes
NOTE: The overall net carb count does not include the Substitute and Additional Ingredients.
If you're a fan of this recipe, I'd love to hear from you! If you have suggestions for making it even lower in carbs, please leave a comment below! Have a great time cooking!
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 125kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 361mg | Potassium: 133mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 145IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 109mg | Iron: 0.5mg
