Cucumber Feta Salad with Mint & Sumac - Mediterranean Summer Salad

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat feta

💰Cheaper: ricotta

Low-fat feta reduces calories while ricotta offers a creamy alternative.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier while vegetable oil is more economical.

fresh mint leaves

🥗Healthier: dried mint

💰Cheaper: parsley

Dried mint is convenient and parsley adds freshness.

sumac

🥗Healthier: lemon zest

💰Cheaper: citric acid

Lemon zest provides acidity while citric acid is a cost-effective substitute.

Dice the cucumbers after cutting off the ends.

Peel the cucumbers in alternating layers for a zebra pattern.

Slice the cucumbers lengthwise, then cut each part into halves and roughly chop.

Pluck mint leaves off the stems and discard the thick stems.

Bundle the mint leaves, roll tightly, and slice thinly until finely minced.

Peel the red onion, cut into halves, then slice into thin slices or finely dice.

Combine olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, salt, and sumac in a mixing bowl and whisk to combine.

Drain the brine from the feta and pat-dry with paper towels to reduce moisture.

Cut the feta into small cubes or break into chunks by hand.

Transfer the cucumber-onion mixture with the dressing onto a plate or platter and arrange the feta on top.

Garnish with some mint and serve.

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