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Fresh Cucumber Mint Salad with Feta

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A light, refreshing summer side salad featuring crisp cucumbers, fresh mint, and tangy feta cheese, perfect for quick and easy meals.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large English cucumbers, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, finely chopped or chiffonade
  • 4 ounces (115 grams) feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • Juice of 1 lemon (about 2 tablespoons)
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Optional: pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
  • Optional: toasted pine nuts

Instructions

  1. Rinse and peel the cucumbers if desired. Slice them thinly, about 1/8-inch (3 mm) thickness.
  2. Place cucumber slices in a colander, sprinkle with a pinch of salt, and set aside for 10 minutes to draw out excess moisture.
  3. Gently pat the cucumbers dry with paper towels or a clean cloth to remove liquid.
  4. Slice the red onion into thin half-moons. If desired, soak in cold water for 5 minutes and drain to reduce sharpness.
  5. Stack the mint leaves, roll tightly, and slice thinly (chiffonade).
  6. In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt (start with 1/4 teaspoon), and freshly ground black pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  7. In a large bowl, gently toss cucumbers, red onion, and mint. Pour dressing over and toss lightly to combine without bruising cucumbers.
  8. Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese on top and gently fold to distribute.
  9. Cover and refrigerate for 15-20 minutes to allow flavors to meld, or serve immediately if in a rush.
  10. Before serving, gently mix again and adjust seasoning with extra lemon juice or salt if needed.

Notes

Salt cucumbers to draw out moisture and prevent sogginess. Use fresh mint for best flavor. Adjust dressing quantity to avoid overdressing. Reserve some feta to sprinkle on top if desired. Prepare salad 15-20 minutes ahead for best flavor. Store leftovers in airtight container up to 2 days; cucumbers may soften over time.

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Keywords: cucumber salad, mint salad, feta salad, summer side dish, light salad, refreshing salad, easy salad recipe

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