Description
A refreshing cucumber salad packed with vibrant flavors from fresh vegetables, herbs, and a tangy dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 25 medium cucumbers
- 5 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 5 red bell peppers, diced
- 2 large red onions, thinly sliced
- 1 cup fresh dill, chopped
- 1 cup fresh mint, chopped
- 2 cups crumbled feta cheese (optional)
- 1 cup olive oil
- 1 cup lemon juice (about 8 lemons)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the cucumbers: Begin by washing all the cucumbers thoroughly. Slice them thinly or chop them into bite-sized pieces, depending on your preference.
- Chop the vegetables: Dice the red bell peppers and slice the red onions into thin pieces. Halve the cherry tomatoes for added sweetness and color.
- Mix the dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, chopped dill, and chopped mint. Season with salt and pepper according to your taste.
- Combine ingredients: In a large serving bowl, add the cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, red bell peppers, and red onions. Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss gently to combine everything.
- Add feta: If using, sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the top and fold it gently into the salad.
- Chill: Cover the salad and let it sit in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Serve: Give the salad a final gentle toss before serving it up to your guests. Enjoy!
Notes
For extra texture, consider adding diced avocado or pepper flakes for heat. Store dressing separately to keep cucumbers crisp.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg