This cucumber feta salad is colorful, crunchy, and crazy delicious!
Two ingredients, a zippy dressing, and a bowl are all you need to make this fresh low carb summer side that goes with anything.
Holly’s Highlights for Cool Cukes
- Flavor: Cucumber feta salad is bright and tangy with hints of fresh lemon and dill.
- Difficulty: This salad comes together quickly with minimal ingredients and steps in a single bowl.
- Serving Suggestions: Add tuna, shrimp, or salmon for a light summer dinner.
- Recommended Tools: A quality vegetable peeler is the best way to get perfectly even strips of cucumbers. You can also use a mandoline if you have one.
Crisp Components
- Cucumbers: English or Persian cucumbers hold up better than regular cucumbers. Regular cucumbers can be used by cutting them into thicker ribbons, just be sure to stop when you reach the seeds. Neither needs to be peeled.
- Feta: Crumbled feta is salty, dry, and creamy, perfect for this recipe.
- Dressing: This simple vinaigrette starts with olive oil and lemon juice. Fresh dill adds a garden-fresh flavor to the dressing, but you can try using dried instead.
Fresh Twists on a Favorite
- Add even more colorful crunch with sliced radishes, diced red onions, sliced mushrooms, or add some crouton-style crunch and top with crushed keto crackers.
- Use other dry cheeses like blue cheese, gorgonzola, parmesan, or shredded mozzarella if you like.
- Other fresh herbs to try are basil, thyme, mint, or oregano.
How to Make Cucumber Feta Salad
- Slice cucumber ribbons into a bowl (full recipe below).
- Whisk dressing ingredients together and toss with cucumbers.
- Chill 15 minutes and top with feta just before serving.
Cool Cucumber Hacks & Flavor Facts
- Set cucumber ribbons on paper towels while preparing the dressing. This removes extra moisture and prolongs the life of the salad.
- Top with feta cheese just before serving, since the high salt content can make the cucumber ribbons watery.
- Use a small amount of dressing at first, and more to your preference. Leftover dressing can be used to marinate fish or shrimp.
Serve and Save
Cucumber feta salad is best when it’s served uber-cold, and it’s perfect for chilling while the grill is heating up for chicken, steaks, or portobello.
Cool Cucumber Creations
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Cucumber Feta Salad
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 english cucumbers
- ⅓ cup feta cheese finely crumbled
Dressing
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Notes
- Place cucumber ribbons on paper towels while mixing the dressing to help soak up excess moisture and keep the salad fresher longer.
- Add the feta just before serving—its saltiness can cause the cucumbers to release water.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
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Looks super tasty. I are definitely trying especially that one of my boys loves cucumber and the other feta 🙂 thank you very much!
This is the perfect combination for them Kasia! Hope you all enjoy it.
This is so yummy! I chopped instead of ribboned my cucumber but it still turned out perfect! SWP Employee
What a creative idea! So glad you loved it!
This looks amazing.
Thank you Mary!
I chopped the cucumber and I didn’t have a fresh lemon, so I added balsamic vinegar instead. It turned out great and gonna serve it tonite with fresh baked cod and mashed potatoes.