Cucumber Salad Recipe
Make Cucumber Salad Recipe in just 20m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Salad
Dressing
Method
Salad
- 1
- 2
Slice onion
Peel and halve the red onion. Cut into very thin half-moons and place in a small bowl of cold water for 5 minutes to mellow sharpness, then drain and pat dry.
- 3
Optional vegetables
If using cherry tomatoes, halve them. Chop the parsley coarsely. Crumble the feta. Toast seeds or nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2–3 minutes until fragrant, stirring constantly; cool.
- 4
Combine sliced cucumbers, drained onions, and cherry tomatoes (if using) in a large mixing bowl. Add chopped dill and parsley and gently toss to combine.
Dressing
- 5
Make dressing
In a separate bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, honey, minced garlic, and Dijon mustard until smooth and emulsified.
- 6
Season dressing with salt and pepper, taste and adjust: add more lemon juice for acidity, honey for sweetness, or salt to preference.
- 7
Pour dressing over the cucumber mixture and gently toss until everything is evenly coated. Let sit for 5–10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- 8
Taste and adjust seasoning. Sprinkle crumbled feta and toasted seeds or nuts on top just before serving to keep them crunchy.