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Fresh Cucumber Tomato Feta Salad Recipe with Zesty Lemon Dill Dressing

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A fresh, vibrant salad combining crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and creamy feta cheese, all tossed in a zesty lemon dill dressing. Perfect for quick meals, summer gatherings, and light lunches.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large English cucumbers, thinly sliced
  • 3 medium ripe tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from 1 large lemon)
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 small clove garlic, minced
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
  • Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Rinse and dry the cucumbers and tomatoes thoroughly. Slice the cucumbers thinly, about 1/8 inch thick. Chop the tomatoes into roughly 1-inch chunks.
  2. If using red onion, peel and slice it very thinly. Soak the slices in cold water for 5 minutes, then drain well to mellow the sharpness.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, chopped dill, salt, and pepper until emulsified and fragrant.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine cucumbers, tomatoes, and onions. Pour the lemon dill dressing over the vegetables and gently toss to coat evenly without bruising.
  5. Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese on top and gently fold it in, leaving some on the surface for presentation.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or lemon juice if needed.
  7. Optional: Let the salad sit for 10 minutes at room temperature to allow flavors to meld, or serve immediately.

Notes

For best texture, slice cucumbers thinly and toss salad just before serving to keep cucumbers crisp. Soaking red onion in cold water mellows its sharpness. Dressing can be made ahead and added just before serving. Substitute feta with firm tofu or nut-based cheese for dairy-free option. Salad keeps up to 2 days refrigerated; drain excess liquid before serving.

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Keywords: cucumber salad, tomato salad, feta salad, lemon dill dressing, summer salad, quick salad, healthy salad, vegetarian salad, gluten-free salad

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