By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026
Serves 6
209 cal · 15 min
Cucumber and Feta Salad
Recipe GLPR0e539c234d8fe6
A refreshing Greek-inspired salad featuring tender cucumber pieces combined with creamy feta, fresh herbs, and a light lemon-olive oil dressing. The cucumber is salted and drained beforehand to remove excess moisture, creating the perfect base for this vibrant side dish.
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Ingredients
1 large cucumber, peeled, seeded, and diced into pea-sized pieces
Coarse salt
8 ounces feta cheese
1/4 cup olive oil
2-3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tablespoon water
Freshly ground black pepper
1 small red onion, peeled and finely diced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
Directions
Place the diced cucumber pieces in a colander and sprinkle lightly with coarse salt. Toss gently to coat, then allow the cucumber to drain for 30 minutes to 1 hour, shaking the colander occasionally to release excess moisture.
In a large bowl, crumble the feta cheese into bite-sized pieces. Add the olive oil, lemon juice, water, and several grinds of fresh black pepper. Mix and mash the feta gently until it reaches a creamy, dressing-like consistency.
Add the drained cucumber, diced red onion, mint, parsley, and dill to the feta mixture. Gently toss all ingredients together until well combined. Taste the salad and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed. Serve immediately.
Comments
Every ingredient is readily available at Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Walmart, and Kroger—no special stops required. At roughly $8–10 for six servings, the cost per serving lands around $1.50–1.75, driven mostly by feta cheese, which is competitively priced at Charlotte chains. The stated 15 minutes is honest; this is purely assembly with no cooking. It's a side dish or light meal that doesn't demand attention, reheats adequately for lunch, and fits well into a Southern table, though it's not specifically rooted in NC cuisine.
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