Name: Israeli Salad with Feta
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 to 8
Cuisine: Israeli, Jewish, Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 2 English (or hothouse) cucumbers, seeded and diced (no need to peel); 1 (10.5 oz) pint grape tomatoes, halved; 4 thinly sliced scallions, white and green parts (about ½ cup); ¼ cup chopped fresh Italian parsley; ¼ cup chopped fresh mint; ½ teaspoon dried oregano; 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1½ tablespoons lemon juice, from 1 lemon; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 6 oz feta cheese, diced (about 1 cup)

Israeli Salad with Feta

This Israeli salad is all about fresh, simple ingredients—crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, fragrant herbs, and tangy feta that come together in a satisfying salad you can’t get enough of.

Servings: 6 to 8

Prep Time: 20 Minutes

Total Time: 20 Minutes

Ingredients

2 English (or hothouse) cucumbers, seeded and diced (no need to peel)
1 (10.5 oz) pint grape tomatoes, halved
4 thinly sliced scallions, white and green parts (about ½ cup)
¼ cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
¼ cup chopped fresh mint
½ teaspoon dried oregano
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1½ tablespoons lemon juice, from 1 lemon
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
6 oz feta cheese, diced (about 1 cup)

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine all of the ingredients except the feta cheese; toss well. Add the feta and gently mix to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, and lemon juice, if necessary. Transfer to a platter and serve.
Make-Ahead Instructions: The salad can be prepared up to point of adding the feta up to three hours ahead of time. Store the salad in a covered container in the refrigerator. Before serving, toss in the feta, then taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary.

Nutrition Information

Per serving (8 servings)
Calories: 139
Fat: 11 g
Saturated fat: 4 g
Carbohydrates: 6 g
Sugar: 4 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 4 g
Sodium: 347 mg
Cholesterol: 19 mg

Gluten-Free Adaptable Note

To the best of my knowledge, all of the ingredients used in this recipe are gluten-free or widely available in gluten-free versions. There is hidden gluten in many foods; if you're following a gluten-free diet or cooking for someone with gluten allergies, always read the labels of your ingredients to verify that they are gluten-free.