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Fresh Cucumber Tomato Salad with Creamy Feta and Dill

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A light, refreshing summer salad combining crisp cucumbers, ripe tomatoes, creamy feta, and fresh dill with a bright lemon and olive oil dressing. Perfect for quick meals and gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium cucumbers, peeled if desired, sliced thinly or cut into half-moons
  • 3 large ripe tomatoes, chopped (Roma or vine-ripened preferred)
  • 4 ounces creamy feta cheese, crumbled
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Wash cucumbers and tomatoes thoroughly. Peel cucumbers if skin is thick or waxy.
  2. Slice cucumbers into thin rounds or half-moons about 1/4 inch thick.
  3. Chop tomatoes into bite-sized pieces, roughly 1 inch chunks.
  4. Thinly slice the red onion into rings or half-moons and set aside.
  5. Pick fresh dill sprigs, rinse gently, pat dry, remove leaves from thick stems, and finely chop to measure about 2 tablespoons.
  6. In a large mixing bowl, combine cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, and dill. Toss gently to mix.
  7. Crumble 4 ounces of feta cheese over the vegetables, keeping some chunks intact.
  8. Drizzle 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil and 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice over the salad.
  9. Season lightly with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Toss gently but thoroughly to coat the veggies with feta and dressing.
  10. Optional: Let the salad rest at room temperature for about 10 minutes before serving to meld flavors and soften onion sharpness.
  11. If salad looks watery after resting, toss gently before plating.

Notes

Use English or Persian cucumbers for less watery salad. Avoid over-dressing to keep freshness. Soak sliced onion in cold water for 5 minutes if you want to mellow its bite. Crumble feta gently to keep creamy texture. For vegan version, substitute feta with vegan cheese or firm tofu.

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Keywords: cucumber salad, tomato salad, feta cheese, dill, summer salad, fresh salad, easy salad recipe, healthy salad

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