Cucumber, feta and mint salad

An ultra-fresh, thirst-quenching salad: crunchy cucumber, feta and mint, Greek style. Very low in calories and refreshing, it is the perfect starter or side dish for hot days.

Prep: 10 min  |  Cook: 0 min  |  Servings: 4  |  Difficulty: Very easy

Calculated per serving from Anses Ciqual 2025 values for each ingredient, based on the quantities in the list. Household measures (spoonfuls, pieces) use average weights. 174 kcal · 5 g protein · 6 g carbohydrate · 13 g fat

Ingredients

• 2 cucumbers
• 100 g feta
• 1 bunch of mint
• 1/2 red onion
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 lemon

Method

1. Slice the cucumbers into half-moons.
2. Crumble the feta and thinly slice the red onion.
3. Chop the mint.
4. Mix and dress with olive oil and lemon juice.

Nutritional benefits

Cucumber is over 95% water, which makes it a hydrating vegetable with almost no calories, ideal if you are watching your weight. Feta provides protein, calcium and flavour, and the mint freshness. A light, thirst-quenching salad that is low in carbohydrate.

Variations and substitutions

• With cherry tomatoes and olives (Greek style).
• With yoghurt for a tzatziki version.
• Vegan: leave out the feta and add seeds.
• With dill instead of mint.

Storage and preparing ahead

Best fresh; the cucumber releases water. Dress just before serving.

💡 Good to know

Salt the cucumber lightly and leave it to drain for 10 minutes before dressing: it stays crunchy and the salad does not end up swimming in water.

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Foods in this recipe: cucumbers · feta · mint · red onion · olive oil.

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