Description
Cool off this summer with a vibrant hydrating salad that bursts with flavor and freshness. This easy-to-make dish combines crisp cucumbers, sweet cherry tomatoes, and fragrant mint leaves all tossed in zesty lemon juice and creamy feta cheese. Perfect for picnics or casual gatherings, it’s a delightful way to enjoy seasonal produce while staying refreshed!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cucumbers (diced)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves (chopped)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1/2 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash all vegetables under cold water. Dice the cucumbers and halve the cherry tomatoes.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced cucumbers, halved cherry tomatoes, and chopped mint leaves.
- Drizzle freshly squeezed lemon juice and olive oil over the salad mixture. Toss gently to coat.
- Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese on top, adding salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss everything together once more and serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes for enhanced flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg