Pickled Cucumber Salad with Red Onion and Feta
Whip up this refreshing, crunchy salad in minutes and let it chill into a burst of tangy, herby delightperfect for summer barbecues or light dinners that wow your guests!
- Difficulty: Simple
- Makes: 6 portions
- Nutrition per serving: (serves 6) Calories: 69; Total Fat: 3g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Carbohydrate: 9g; Dietary Fiber: 1g; Sugars: 5g; Protein: 3g; Cholesterol: 11mg; Sodium: 364mg
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Preparation: 15 minutes
- Chill Time: 1 hour
Ingredients:
- 2 large cucumbers, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill (plus extra fronds for finishing)
Instructions:
- Imagine the crisp snap of cucumbers meeting zesty onionstoss them in a large salad bowl, season with salt and pepper, then whisk rice vinegar and sugar in a small cup until dissolved. Drizzle over the veggies, toss to coat, cover, and chill for at least 1 hour as flavors dance and pickle to perfection.
- Just before serving, scatter crumbled feta and chopped dill on top, finishing with extra dill fronds for that irresistible fresh pop. Serve chilled and watch it disappear!
