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Fresh Cucumber Tomato Salad with Feta and Dill

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A refreshing, crisp salad made with salted cucumbers, ripe tomatoes, feta cheese, and fresh dill. The salting technique concentrates flavors and prevents sogginess, creating a natural dressing without vinegar overload.

Ingredients

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  • 3 large English cucumbers, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 4 large ripe tomatoes, sliced into wedges
  • 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/2 cup fresh dill, chopped
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt (plus more for salting cucumbers)
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly cracked
  • 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced

Instructions

  1. Wash and peel cucumbers if desired, then slice into thin half-moons. Place in a colander, sprinkle generously with salt, and let sit for 15-20 minutes to draw out moisture.
  2. While cucumbers salt, slice tomatoes into wedges and remove hard cores. Scoop out seeds if tomatoes are very juicy.
  3. Rinse salted cucumbers briefly under cold water to remove excess salt and pat dry with paper towels.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine drained cucumbers, tomato wedges, and sliced red onion.
  5. Add crumbled feta cheese and chopped fresh dill to the bowl.
  6. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and red wine vinegar. Season with black pepper and a pinch of salt if needed.
  7. Gently toss ingredients together to coat without crushing them.
  8. Refrigerate for at least 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld and vegetables to chill before serving.

Notes

The key to this recipe is salting the cucumbers to remove excess water, which concentrates flavor and prevents a soggy salad. Do not skip this step. Serve cold for best texture. If using regular cucumbers, peel and seed them to avoid bitterness. For a vegan option, substitute feta with tofu or nut-based alternatives.

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Keywords: cucumber salad, feta salad, summer salad, healthy side dish, gluten-free, vegetarian, easy recipe, fresh dill

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