Spicy Feta Cucumber Salad

An easy to make salad that’s full of crunchy cucumber, spicy jalapeño, feta cheese and a few secret ingredients! This cucumber salad is the perfect quick and easy side for any potluck or spring picnic! Photo credit: © Eatwell101.com

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Ingredients list for the cucumber salad

The salad:

• 2 cucumbers
• The heart of one iceberg lettuce, chopped
• 1/2 red onion, finely sliced
• 2 Jalapeño, sliced
• 3 1/2 oz (100g) Feta cheese, crumbled
• 1 handful mint leaves
• 1 handful cilantro, chopped
• Zest of one lime
• 1/2 teaspoon salt and fresh cracked pepper

The dressing:

• ½ cup olive oil (or other oil)
• ¼ cup white wine vinegar
• juice of two limes (lemon also work)
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 tablespoon honey

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Directions

1. Cut the cucumber in half lengthwise and scrape off the seeds. Cut cucumber halves in C shapes.

2. Combine all the ingredients for the salad in a large salad bowl. In a small bowl combine ingredients for the dressing and mix vigorously with a fork; pour over the salad.

3. Mix the salad with your bare hands and let sit for 10 minutes in the refrigerator to allow the juices to combine before serving.

Note:

• For low carb and keto diet, skip on honey
• For low carb and keto diet, replace balsamic vinegar with apple cider vinegar or white wine vinegar.
• you can veganize this recipe by using agave nectar in place of honey and omit feta cheese.

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