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The Cucumber and Feta Salad is a refreshing summer salad with fresh herbs, sliced cucumbers, spring onions, and creamy feta cheese. It is dressed with a delicious red wine vinegar dressing for a sweet and tangy flavor. A large bowl of this cucumber and feta salad is the perfect side dish for a backyard barbecue or an after-school snack for kids.
This salad recipe is actually Greek and was likely invented by the ancient Greeks long before we started making them. It was in the first century that the ancient Greeks and Romans began dressing raw vegetables with oil, vinegar, and herbs, adding white cheese for a delicious dish. The white cheese is believed to have been feta. In fact, it is the oldest cheese ever produced, with the earliest evidence dating back 8,000 years.
If this cucumber, tomato, and feta salad recipe sounds delicious to you, all you need to make it are a handful of ingredients including cucumbers, feta cheese, onions, syrup, vinegar, olive oil, and some seasonings. You can add your favorites such as chopped tomatoes and red onions. Check out our recipe notes at the bottom of the page for some helpful tips.
Ingredients
- 2 nr Cucumbers
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt kosher or to taste
- 200 g feta
- 2 tablespoons dill chopped fresh
- 2 tablespoons scallions chopped
- qb Black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
Slice the cucumbers
- To start, wash and finely slice the cucumbers and cut them into half-moons.
Gently mix
- Then, in a large bowl, add the cucumbers, feta cheese, red wine vinegar, maple syrup, olive oil, chopped herbs, salt and pepper. Mix gently to combine and evenly coat everything.
Chill to blend the flavors
- Now, put the bowl in the refrigerator for 15-30 minutes to let the flavors absorb into the vegetables.
Garnish and serve
- Finally, sprinkle more crumbled feta cheese on top and serve.
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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 onion 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 vegetables like chopped tomatoes, grated carrots, sliced avocado, and peppers. You can add any vegetables you like.
- More proteins. Since every salad is great with bacon, add some crumbled bacon or bacon bits. It also adds extra protein.
- Sweet and sour. A tablespoon 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.
Valori nutrizionali
How to Serve the Cucumber and Feta Salad
This feta cheese salad 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 yours 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 Romano or Parmesan cheese for a savory, flavorful salad.
- For a more substantial dish, use leftovers to make this rice bowl recipe with salmon, cucumbers, and miso.
- Make the salad more classic by adding your favorite vegetables, juicy tomatoes, grated cheese, and croutons. You can call it cucumber, tomato, and feta salad.
- Instead of the 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 chili flakes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cucumber Salad Healthy?
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 like triterpenes, lignans, and flavonoids that protect cells. Additionally, these great antioxidants reduce inflammation, relieving arthritis and other painful conditions.
What is the Difference Between Various Types of Cucumbers?
Persian and English cucumbers are basically the same: crunchy cucumbers with thin skin and a slightly sweet flavor. These long, thin cucumbers have small seeds and don’t need peeling. Mini cucumbers aren’t just regular cucumbers picked early but a different variety similar to Persian or English cucumbers that stay small regardless of ripeness.
What Other Types of Cheese Can I Use?
Many cheeses can substitute well for feta. Brie is the most commonly used soft white cheese, with a buttery and mild flavor. Mascarpone is another soft cheese similar to cream cheese, originating from Italy. You can also use camembert, boursin, ricotta, or chèvre.
What Are the Different Types of Vinegar?
There are more than a dozen types of vinegar, but the most common are distilled white, apple cider, rice, red wine, white wine, and balsamic. All vinegars are made from a liquid containing fermented yeast and sugars to produce ethanol. The flavor and type depend on the liquid used to produce the vinegar.
What Are the Nutritional Values of This Recipe?
If you care about nutrition, calories, and fats, here are approximate values. Each serving (a 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 IU vitamin A, 90 mg calcium, 10 mg vitamin C, and 4 g fiber, as well as 4 g protein, 10 g monounsaturated fats, 3 g polyunsaturated fats, 310 mg potassium, and 2 mg iron.
How to Store Leftovers:
- Storage. 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.
