Crunchy Cucumber and Radish Salad with Feta Vinaigrette
This crunchy cucumber and radish salad is a refreshing and flavorful side dish that's perfect for summer. The combination of crisp cucumbers, peppery radishes, and tangy feta cheese is irresistible, and the lemony vinaigrette adds a bright and herbaceous flavor. Best of all, this salad is incredibly easy to make and can be ready in just 15 minutes.
The origins of this salad are humble, but its flavors are anything but. It was created by a group of friends who were looking for a light and refreshing side dish to serve with their grilled meats. They started with a simple combination of cucumbers, radishes, and feta cheese, but soon realized that the salad needed something more. After experimenting with different ingredients and flavors, they finally hit upon the perfect combination: a lemony vinaigrette made with extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. The vinaigrette added a bright and herbaceous flavor to the salad, and the feta cheese provided a creamy and tangy contrast to the crisp cucumbers and radishes. The salad was a hit with their friends, and they soon started making it for every barbecue and picnic. Over time, the salad became so popular that they decided to share it with the world. And now, you can enjoy this delicious and refreshing salad in your own home.
Crunchy Cucumber and Radish Salad with Feta Vinaigrette Crunchy Cucumber and Radish Salad with Feta Vinaigrette Crunchy Cucumber and Radish Salad with Feta Vinaigrette Crunchy Cucumber and Radish Salad with Feta Vinaigrette
Prep time: 10 | Cook time: 0 | Serves: 2
Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup chopped cucumber
  • 1/2 cup sliced radishes
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped red onion
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  2. Add the cucumber, radishes, red onion, parsley, and feta cheese to the bowl and toss to coat.
  3. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving.
  4. Enjoy!
Why It Works
  • The combination of crisp cucumbers, peppery radishes, and tangy feta cheese is irresistible.
  • The lemony vinaigrette adds a bright and herbaceous flavor.
  • The salad is incredibly easy to make and can be ready in just 15 minutes.