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Cucumber Summer Salad

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Submitted by: CKeeter

 

Photo by: LaurenB248

This is a fresh summer salad that makes a great side dish. It is the perfect blend of fresh vegetables, with yummy feta cheese, and a great dressing.
 

Ingredients

  • 2 medium cucumbers
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 chopped green onion
  • 1 cup feta cheese - crumbled
  • 2 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1/8 tsp fresh ground black pepper

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Method

Peel, seed and chop cucumbers into 1 inch cubes. Place in a medium size bowl and sprinkle with salt. Let sit 15 minutes to release water. Drain excess water and stir in cherry tomatoes, onions and cheese. In a small bowl, emulsify olive oil and lemon juice. Pour over cucumber mixture. Add black pepper and stir gently. Refrigerate until serving.

 

Notes: This light salad tastes especially delicious when prepared with fresh summer cucumbers and tomatoes from the garden!

 

Number of Servings: 4

 

Submitted by: CKeeter ()

 

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