Zesty Cucumber and Feta Salad for a Refreshing Summer Bite Recipe
This Zesty Cucumber and Feta Salad is a refreshing and light summer dish combining crisp cucumbers, creamy avocado, tangy feta cheese, and aromatic fresh herbs. Tossed in a vibrant lemon and red wine vinegar dressing with a hint of garlic and oregano, it’s a perfect salad for a quick, healthy, and flavorful bite on warm days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 2 cups Cucumbers (diced)
- 1 medium Avocado (diced)
- 1/2 medium Red Onion (finely chopped)
- 1 cup Feta Cheese (crumbled)
- 1/4 cup Fresh Herbs (chopped parsley and dill)
Dressing Ingredients
- 1/4 cup Olive Oil (high-quality)
- 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar
- 1 clove Garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Preparation: Gather and prepare all ingredients by dicing cucumbers and avocado, finely chopping red onion, crumbling feta cheese, and chopping fresh parsley and dill.
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, gently toss together the diced cucumbers, creamy avocado, crumbled feta cheese, chopped red onion, and fresh herbs until evenly mixed, ensuring all components are distributed nicely without mashing the avocado.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper until well combined to form a zesty, aromatic dressing.
- Toss the Salad: Drizzle the dressing over the mixed salad ingredients, then carefully toss everything together to ensure all pieces are evenly coated with the flavorful dressing.
- Adjust Seasoning and Serve: Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning by adding extra salt or pepper if desired. Serve immediately for the freshest taste and crunch.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm avocado to maintain texture and avoid mushiness.
- Feel free to substitute fresh herbs with others like mint or basil for a different flavor profile.
- The salad is best served immediately to keep the cucumbers crisp and avocado fresh.
- This recipe is naturally gluten-free and vegetarian.
- Adjust the garlic quantity according to your preference for pungency.
Keywords: Cucumber salad, Feta cheese, Avocado salad, Mediterranean salad, Summer salad, No-cook salad, Healthy salad, Fresh herbs salad
