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Cucumber Feta Salad: A Fresh and Flavorful Summer Dish You’ll Devour
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Cucumber Feta Salad: A Fresh and Flavorful Summer Dish You’ll Devour

A vibrant Mediterranean salad balancing tangy feta, creamy avocado, and zesty herbs. Perfect for light meals or grilled protein pairings, this refreshing dish is ready in 15 minutes with zero cooking.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 190
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups chopped Persian cucumbers
  • 1 shallot, thinly sliced
  • 1 avocado, peeled and diced
  • ¼ cup fresh dill, chopped
  • ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

Method
 

  1. Prepare Raw Components
  2. In a large bowl, combine cucumbers, shallot, and dill.
  3. Make the Dressing
  4. Whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, and garlic.
  5. Combine Ingredients
  6. Pour dressing over the vegetables, then gently fold in avocado and feta.
  7. Adjust Seasoning
  8. Taste and add salt/pepper as needed. Chill 10 minutes for optimal flavor.

Notes

Use English cucumbers if Persian unavailable
Add avocado last to prevent browning
Swap red wine vinegar for apple cider vinegar
Halal substitute: Use halal-certified feta
Freeze excess dill for future meals