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L 'SaladCucumbers and Fetais a refreshing summer salad withherbsfresh, sliced cucumbers, spring onions and creamy feta cheese. It's tossed with a delicious red wine vinegar dressing for a sweet and sour flavor. A large bowl of this cucumber and feta salad is the perfect side dish for abarbecuein the garden or an after school snack for the kids.
This salad recipe is actually Greek and was probably invented by the ancient Greeks long before we started making them. It was in the first century that the ancient Greeks and Romans began seasoning raw vegetables with oil, vinegar and herbs, adding white cheese for a delicious dish. It is believed that the white cheese was feta. In fact, it is the oldest cheese ever produced, with the earliest evidence dating back 8,000 years.
If this cucumber salad recipe,tomatoesand feta sounds delicious to you, all you need to make it is a handful of ingredients including cucumbers, feta cheese, onions, syrup, vinegar, olive oil and some seasonings. You can add your favorites like chopped tomatoes and red onions. Check out our recipe notes at the bottom of the page for some helpful tips.
Ingredients
- 2 no Cucumbers
- 2 spoons olive oil
- 3 spoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt kosher or to taste
- 200 gr feta
- 2 spoons dill fresh chopped
- 2 spoons spring onions chopped
- to taste black pepper freshly ground
instructions
Slice the cucumbers
- To start, wash and finely slice the cucumbers and cut them into half-moons.
Mix gently
- Then, in a large bowl, add the cucumbers, feta cheese, red wine vinegar, maple syrup, olive oil, chopped herbs, salt and pepper. Stir gently to combine and coat everything evenly.
Cool to combine
- Now, place the bowl in the refrigerator for 15-30 minutes to let the vegetables absorb the flavors.
Garnish and serve
- Finally, add more crumbled feta cheese on top and serve.
Notes
Recipe variations:
- Fresh herbs.Feel free to add your favorite herbs like fresh basil, thyme, rosemary and anything else you like.
- Red onion.Just because the recipe includes scallions doesn't mean you can't add other types. Try some chopped red onions in your delicious cucumber salad with flavorful feta cheese.
- Other cheeses.Speaking of cheese, you could use another type like goat cheese, mozzarella, camembert, or ricotta.
- More vegetables.For a heartier salad, add other veggies like chopped tomatoes, grated carrots, sliced avocado and peppers. You can add any vegetables you like.
- More protein.Since any salad goes great with bacon, add some bacon bits or crumbled bacon. It also adds extra protein.
- Bittersweet.A spoonful of Dijon mustard will make your cucumber and feta salad even tastier with a sweet and sour touch.
- Lemon juice.Add a little lemon juice to help preserve your salad and give it a nice refreshing flavor.
Nutrition
How to serve cucumber and feta salad
This salad with feta cheese is the perfect salad for hot summer days. You can serve it as a snack, appetizer or side dish. Try one of these great serving ideas or share your own in the comments section at the bottom of the page.
- Enhance your tasty salad with kalamata olives, cherry tomatoes and red peppers for a flavorful Mediterranean salad.
- If you have leftover ingredients, you can use them for another salad. Try adding them to our cucumber, tomato and avocado salad recipe.
- Add some Romano or Parmesan cheese for a tasty, flavorful salad.
- For a heartier dish, use leftovers to make this Salmon, Cucumber, and Miso Rice Bowls recipe.
- Make the salad more classic by adding your favorite vegetables, juicy tomatoes, grated cheese and croutons. You can call it a cucumber, tomato and feta salad.
- Instead of vinegar dressing, feel free to use your favorite like Italian, Catalina, or Thousand Island. Or try our rich and creamy ranch dressing recipe.
- If you like it spicy, add a pinch of chilli flakes.
Frequent questions
Is cucumber salad good for your health?
Yes, cucumbers are rich in vitamins and minerals such as magnesium, potassium, phosphorus and vitamins B, C and K. They help control blood sugar and contain antioxidants such as triterpenes, lignans and flavonoids that protect cells. Additionally, these great antioxidants reduce inflammation, alleviating arthritis and other painful conditions.
What is the difference between the various types of cucumbers?
Persian and English cucumbers are essentially the same thing: crunchy cucumbers with thin skin and a slightly sweet flavor. These long, thin cucumbers have small seeds and do not need to be peeled. Mini cucumbers are not simply regular early-harvested cucumbers, but a different variety similar to Persian or English cucumbers that remain small regardless of maturation.
What other types of cheese can I use?
There are many cheeses that can replace feta well. Brie is the most commonly used soft white cheese, with a buttery, sweet flavor. Mascarpone is another soft cheese similar to spreadable cheese in originItalian. You can also use camembert, boursin,ricotta cheeseor chèvre.
What are the different types of vinegar?
There are over a dozen types of vinegar, but the most common are distilled white vinegar, apple cider vinegar, rice vinegar, red wine vinegar, white wine vinegar, and balsamic vinegar. All vinegars are made from a liquid containing yeasts and sugars fermented to produce ethanol. The flavor and type depend on the liquid used to make the vinegar.
What are the nutritional values of this recipe?
If you're worried about nutrition, calories and fat, here are the approximate values. Each serving (one small bowl) contains 180 calories, 15 g fat, 3 g saturated fat, 8 g carbohydrates, 2 g sugars, 10 mg cholesterol and 140 mg sodium. On the other hand, each serving also provides 327 units of vitamin A, 90 mg of calcium, 10 mg of vitamin C and 4 g of fiber, as well as 4 g of protein, 10 g of monounsaturated fat, 3 g of polyunsaturated fat, 310 mg of potassium and 2 mg of iron.
How to store leftovers:
- Conservation.Leftover cucumber and feta salad will keep fresh in the refrigerator in an airtight container or resealable bag for up to three days.
- Freezing.We do not recommend freezing leftovers.
Che interessante scoprire che l’insalata di cetrioli e feta ha origini così antiche! Mi piace l’idea di arricchire la mia insalata con altre verdure e formaggi, grazie per i suggerimenti.
Grazie per il tuo commento! Sì, è davvero affascinante scoprire le origini antiche di alcune ricette. Sperimentare con diverse verdure e formaggi può davvero arricchire il sapore e la consistenza dell’insalata. Spero che i suggerimenti ti aiutino a creare delle combinazioni deliziose.
Non vedo l’ora di preparare questa insalata, sembra semplice ma piena di gusto. Anche le variazioni proposte sono molto invitanti, proverò ad aggiungere del bacon per un tocco extra di sapore.
Sono contento che tu sia entusiasta di provare questa insalata! Aggiungere del bacon è sicuramente una ottima idea per aggiungere un tocco extra di sapore. Spero che ti piaccia il risultato finale, fammi sapere come viene!
La presentazione dell’insalata di cetrioli e feta è davvero invitante, mi ha fatto venire l’acquolina in bocca! Farò sicuramente questa ricetta e proverò a personalizzarla con le mie verdure preferite.
Questa ricetta sembra davvero deliziosa e fresca, perfetta per l’estate! Adoro il formaggio feta e sono contento di poter imparare a preparare questa insalata.
Interessante sapere che i cetrioli sono così salutari, non vedo l’ora di provare questa ricetta per un pasto leggero ma nutriente. Grazie per le informazioni nutrizionali dettagliate!