Cucumber Feta Salad
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5
Cucumber Feta Salad
Description
This salad features cucumber slices with the seeds removed to avoid excess moisture, combined with paper-thin red onion slices, creamy diced avocado, fresh chopped dill, and crumbly feta cheese. The dressing mixes olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper for a balanced tart and savory presence.
The result is a refreshing salad where the cool cucumber and creamy avocado contrast nicely with the tang from the feta and dressing, accented by fragrant dill and a mild sharpness from red onion. The salad is tossed gently to preserve texture.
This dish pairs well as a side salad with grilled meats or as a light vegetarian option. It can be prepared ahead of time but is best served fresh to maintain cucumber crispness.
Ingredients
For the salad:
- 4 cups cucumber seeds removed and sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion very thinly sliced
- 1 avocado peeled, pit removed, then diced
- 1/4 cup dill finely chopped, fresh
- 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled
For the dressing:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the cucumbers, red onion, avocado, dill and feta cheese in a large bowl.
- Place the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder and salt and pepper in a small bowl. Whisk until combined.
- Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss gently to coat. Serve.
Notes
- Removing cucumber seeds prevents the salad from becoming watery and maintains crispness.
- For removing seeds, slice the cucumber lengthwise and scoop them out with a spoon.
- Use a mandoline slicer or very sharp knife to thinly slice the red onions, giving a delicate texture and mild flavor in the salad.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 233 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 233kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 16mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 232mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 472mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 475IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 12.5mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 123mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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