Cucumber Salad with Blueberries and Feta Cheese
Cucumber Salad with Blueberries and Feta Cheese is a refreshing summer dish that beautifully combines the crispness of cucumbers with the sweetness of blueberries. This vibrant salad is perfect for picnics, barbecues, or as a light side at any meal. With its inviting colors and bold flavors, it not only looks great but also packs a healthy punch of nutrients. Quick to prepare in just 10 minutes, this versatile recipe can be enjoyed on its own, paired with grilled chicken, or served in wraps.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups English cucumbers, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeds scooped out and sliced
- 1 pint blueberries
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 8-10 large fresh basil leaves, chiffonade
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon honey
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine cucumbers, blueberries, red onion, feta cheese, and basil. Toss gently to mix without crushing the blueberries.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk olive oil, white balsamic vinegar, and honey together until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Season with kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste; toss again lightly.
- Serve immediately for optimal freshness or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg