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Refreshing Cucumber Tomato Salad with Feta and Dill

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A crisp and tangy summer salad combining fresh cucumbers, ripe tomatoes, salty feta, and fragrant dill, perfect for quick and easy meals.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium cucumbers, thinly sliced (preferably English cucumbers)
  • 3 large ripe tomatoes, chopped
  • 4 oz (115 grams) 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
  • 1 small clove garlic, minced (optional)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Rinse cucumbers and tomatoes under cold water. Slice cucumbers thinly (about 1/8-inch thick). Chop tomatoes into bite-sized chunks (about 1 inch). Thinly slice red onion if using.
  2. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  3. In a large bowl, combine sliced cucumbers, chopped tomatoes, red onion slices, and crumbled feta cheese. Sprinkle chopped dill over the top.
  4. Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients. Toss gently with a wooden spoon or salad tongs to coat without breaking up the tomatoes or feta.
  5. Let the salad rest at room temperature for at least 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Alternatively, cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving.

Notes

To avoid soggy salad, salt cucumber slices and drain for 15 minutes before mixing. Use block feta for better texture and flavor. Fresh lemon juice is preferred over bottled. Toss gently to keep tomatoes and feta intact. Salad can be made a couple of hours ahead and refrigerated.

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

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