Lebanese Feta Salad
Prep
20 mins
Cook
0 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
My Lebanese grandmother taught me this salad years ago, and it's become my go to recipe whenever I want something fresh and satisfying without spending hours in the kitchen. The beauty of this dish is that it comes together in just twenty minutes with no cooking required, making it perfect for busy weeknights or last minute entertaining. Crisp cucumbers and juicy tomatoes are tossed with creamy feta cheese, sharp red onion, and loads of fresh parsley in a bright lemon and olive oil dressing. Beyond being absolutely delicious, the parsley in this salad is packed with vitamin K, which supports bone health and helps your body absorb nutrients properly. It's simple, affordable, and tastes like you've spent way more effort than you actually have.
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Ingredients
- 300 gfeta cheese(crumbled)
- 400 gcucumber(peeled, grated)
- 500 gtomato(halved)
- 200 gred onion(thinly sliced)
- 100 gparsley(chopped)
- 60 mllemon juice(freshly squeezed)
- 120 mlolive oil
- 1 gsalt(to taste)
- ½ gblack pepper(to taste)
- 3 ggarlic(minced)
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Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the cucumber, tomato, red onion, and parsley.
Tip: Use a salad spinner to dry the cucumber before grating.
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
Tip: Adjust the amount of lemon juice to your taste.
- 3
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
Tip: Be gentle to avoid bruising the vegetables.
- 4
Crumble the feta cheese over the salad and toss again.
Tip: Use a fork to crumble the cheese for an easier texture.
- 5
Sprinkle the minced garlic over the salad.
Tip: Start with a small amount and adjust to taste.
- 6
Serve the salad immediately and enjoy.
Tip: You can also refrigerate it for up to 2 hours before serving.
- 7
Garnish with additional parsley if desired.
Tip: Use a sprig of fresh parsley for a pop of color and flavor.
- 8
Serve at room temperature or chilled.
Tip: The salad is best served at a consistent refrigerator temperature.
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