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Fresh Crunchy Cucumber Salad with Dill and Feta

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A quick and easy cucumber salad that stays perfectly crunchy thanks to a simple salting technique. Made with fresh dill, creamy feta, and a bright lemon dressing, it’s the ideal summer side dish for barbecues, picnics, or weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large or 3 medium English cucumbers (or regular cucumbers, peeled)
  • ¼ cup fresh dill, chopped
  • ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled (preferably in brine)
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt (for salting cucumbers), plus more to taste
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar (optional)
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced (optional)

Instructions

  1. Wash and slice the cucumbers into thin rounds (about ⅛-inch thick). If using English cucumbers, leave the skin on; if using regular cucumbers, peel first.
  2. Place the cucumber slices in a colander set over a bowl or in the sink. Sprinkle with 1½ teaspoons kosher salt and toss gently. Let sit for 10–15 minutes to draw out excess moisture.
  3. Rinse the cucumber slices quickly under cold water to remove excess salt. Spread them on a clean kitchen towel or paper towels and pat dry gently.
  4. While cucumbers rest, thinly slice the red onion. If desired, soak slices in cold water for 10 minutes to mellow the bite, then drain and pat dry.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, a pinch of salt, and black pepper. Add red wine vinegar and/or minced garlic if using.
  6. In a medium serving bowl, combine dried cucumber slices, sliced red onion, and chopped fresh dill. Pour dressing over the top and toss gently.
  7. Crumble feta over the salad and toss once more gently, leaving some feta chunks intact.
  8. Let the salad rest at room temperature for 5 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld. Serve immediately or within 2 hours for best texture.

Notes

Don’t skip the salting step—it’s essential for crunchy cucumbers. Add dill at the last minute to keep it bright. For best texture, serve within 2 hours of assembling. Leftovers keep in the fridge for up to 24 hours but cucumbers will soften.

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Keywords: cucumber salad, dill, feta, easy, summer, quick, crunchy, Greek salad, healthy, low-carb, keto-friendly

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