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Cucumber and Dill Salad with Feta

Cucumber and dill salad with feta: a fresh, crunchy, simple side dish that’s perfect for BBQs, fish, or easy lunches. Ready in 10 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 77 kcal

Equipment

  • knife
  • mixing bowl
  • vegetable peeler

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cucumber
  • 2 teaspoon white wine vinegar
  • 2 teaspoon fine sugar
  • salt and black pepper, to taste
  • ½ cup fresh dill finely chopped
  • 3½ oz feta cheese crumbled

Instructions
 

  • Peel 1 cucumber if desired and trim the ends.
  • Slice the cucumber lengthwise, then cut into half-moons. Add to a mixing bowl.
  • Add 2 teaspoon white wine vinegar, 2 teaspoon fine sugar, and salt and black pepper, to taste. Toss well and let sit for 15 minutes.
  • Drain off excess liquid to prevent a watery salad.
  • Add ½ cup fresh dill (chopped) and crumble 3½ oz feta cheese over the cucumber.
  • Gently mix and serve.
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Notes

  • Taste before adding all the dill, it can be overpowering for some.
  • Best served slightly chilled, not ice-cold.