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Fresh Cucumber Feta Salad with Easy 5-Minute Lemon Herb Dressing

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A quick and refreshing cucumber feta salad tossed with a zesty lemon herb dressing, perfect for summer gatherings or a light side dish.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large English cucumbers, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • Juice and zest of 1 large lemon
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 small clove garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon honey (optional)

Instructions

  1. Wash the cucumbers thoroughly. Using a sharp knife, slice them thinly into rounds, about 1/8-inch thick. Place the slices in a mixing bowl.
  2. Finely chop the fresh dill and parsley. Toss them into the bowl with the cucumbers.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, and honey if using. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while whisking vigorously to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Pour the dressing over the cucumber and herb mixture. Toss gently but thoroughly to coat all slices evenly. Add the crumbled feta and red onion slices if using, folding them in carefully.
  5. Let the salad sit for about 5 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld. Taste and adjust salt or lemon juice if needed.

Notes

To keep cucumbers crisp, salt and drain them for 10 minutes then rinse and pat dry before mixing. Add feta just before serving to avoid mushiness if storing leftovers. Whisk olive oil slowly into lemon juice to emulsify the dressing. Use fresh herbs for best flavor. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

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Keywords: cucumber salad, feta salad, lemon herb dressing, quick salad, summer salad, easy salad recipe, healthy salad

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