Cucumber Feta Salad coming in strong for the last week of summer! Let’s go!
I know there are pumpkin and apple things popping up all over social media – but like I said before, I’m not quite ready to let go of summer yet. This Cucumber Feta Salad has been on our menu the last few weeks while I’ve been testing it. It’s a perfect side salad for any Mediterranean dinner or serve it up as a quasi-salsa/topping on top of grilled steak, chicken or fish. It’s bright and light and briny and perfect. I made it on Sunday over a side of salmon… literally the definition of perfection.
Cucumber Feta Salad
A SUPER easy Cucumber Feta Salad that works as a side salad for basically any meal, or as a topping to grilled fish, roasted salmon, steak, etc.
Ingredients
- 4 cups chopped Persian cucumbers
- 1 shallot, thinly sliced
- 1 avocado, peeled, pit removed, then diced
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
For the Dressing
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the cucumbers, shallot, avocado, dill and feta cheese in a large bowl.
- Place the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, garlic and salt and pepper in a small bowl. Whisk until combined. Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss gently to coat. Serve.
A new favorite!! I love summer food!!
Looks delicious? How long do you think it would last in the fridge if preparing it for 1-2 people and wanting leftovers?
I just made this for dinner & it’s delicious! I don’t like shallots, so I left those out. I did throw in a handful of cherry tomatoes to bulk it up a little. This will be a regular for sure! Thanks for sharing!
If I don’t have fresh dill, do you think I should use dried or should I use fresh cilantro, basil or parsley?
basil would be delish! or chives
I made this salad & it was both refreshing & easy to make. It will be a repeat one in my summer salad repertoire.
Hi Gaby,
I made your salad yesterday…a big hit! This salad will be in my repertoire from now on! Such a great combination! The cucumber, avocado, shallots and dill…so yummy! and then the feta cheese …really brings it all together with the yummy dressing! Such a great salad! ♥️ Thank you!
I tried this recipe at the weekend, and I LOVE it! I have never tried using Dill in a salad dressing but oh its so good and fresh, brings the dish alive, especially the cucumber.
There were no leftovers, but I have made it twice since then. Thank you for such a wonderful combination.
Our family found this recipe before new years, we’ve now made it five times in ten days. Very delicious and fresh addition to many of our winter meals!
I’ve made this twice now (as is) – it’s so delicious! I served it with grilled salmon both times. It’s definitely filling and you don’t need much seasoning on your protein because it’s SO flavorful.
I saw you make this recipe on Instagram recently and decided to make it tonight. So, so good. I’m sure that this salad will become a regular on my menu. Thank you!!!
This salad is amazing, and tastes even better the next day. I did not have fresh dill on hand so I used some green onions from the garden. I love how the avocado gives it a creaminess that keeps me coming back for more!
Thanks for sharing all your wonderful recipes, and thanks Mama D!
OBSESSED with this salad! This will be on repeat from now until forever. So fresh and light, yet satisfying. Could eat just a whole bowl of this for a meal!