Fresh Cucumber Dill Salad with Feta and Lemon
A quick and easy fresh cucumber salad tossed with tangy lemon, fragrant dill, and creamy feta cheese. Ready in just 5 minutes, this salad is a refreshing and light side dish perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium cucumbers, thinly sliced (English or Persian cucumbers preferred)
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
- Pinch of freshly cracked black pepper
- Optional: thinly sliced red onion or shallot
- Optional: chopped fresh mint
- Optional: corn kernels or cherry tomatoes
Instructions
- Wash and slice the cucumbers into thin rounds about ⅛ inch (3 mm) thick.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper until combined.
- Toss the sliced cucumbers into the lemon-olive oil dressing gently to coat without bruising.
- Sprinkle chopped fresh dill over the salad and toss gently again. Fold in optional ingredients if using.
- Add crumbled feta cheese on top and toss gently to distribute without breaking up the crumbles.
- Taste and adjust salt or lemon juice if needed. Let the salad rest for 2-3 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use fresh, firm cucumbers for best texture. Slice cucumbers thinly and evenly to ensure crispness. Avoid overdressing to prevent sogginess. Fresh dill is preferred over dried for best flavor. Let salad rest briefly to allow flavors to meld but serve soon to maintain crunch. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 24 hours, keeping dressing separate if possible.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Fat: 9
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 4
Keywords: cucumber salad, dill salad, feta cheese, lemon dressing, quick salad, easy side dish, fresh salad, healthy salad