Cucumber and Feta Salad
Summer entertaining calls for simple, crowd-pleasing sides, and this cucumber and feta salad delivers every single time. Tossed in a bright, citrusy dressing with an abundance of garden-fresh herbs, it's the kind of cool, light dish that disappears fast at any backyard gathering.
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
- Start by chopping the cucumber into bite-sized pieces and adding them to a large serving bowl.
- Cut the feta into small cubes and toss it in with the cucumber.
- Finely chop the chives and dill, then tear the fresh basil leaves into smaller pieces before adding all the herbs to the bowl.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper until well combined. Drizzle the dressing over the salad.
- Gently toss everything together until evenly coated, then serve right away and enjoy.
Notes
When I’m making this salad in under 5 minutes, I usually skip peeling the cucumber and leave the seeds in. But if you’re making it ahead of time, it’s worth scooping out the seeds to help keep the salad fresh and crisp.