Refreshing Cucumber and Radish Salad with Feta

This refreshing cucumber and radish salad is a perfect way to cool down on a hot summer day. The crisp cucumbers and radishes are tossed in a light and tangy dressing made with feta cheese, oregano, olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper. The salad can be served immediately or chilled for later.

I first had this salad at a restaurant in Greece. I was immediately impressed by the bright and refreshing flavors, and I knew I had to recreate it at home. I experimented with different combinations of ingredients until I came up with this recipe, which I think is even better than the original. The key to this salad is to use fresh, high-quality ingredients. The cucumbers and radishes should be crisp and cold, and the feta cheese should be creamy and tangy. The dressing is also important. It should be light and tangy, with a good balance of sweet and sour flavors.

Prep time: 10 | Cook time: 0 | Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup thinly sliced cucumber
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced radish
• 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, combine the cucumber, radish, and feta cheese.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the oregano, olive oil, vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper.
3. Pour the dressing over the cucumber and radish mixture and toss to coat.
4. Serve immediately or chill for later.

Why It Works

• The combination of cucumbers and radishes is refreshing and crisp.
• The feta cheese adds a creamy and tangy flavor to the salad.
• The oregano adds a subtle herb flavor to the salad.
• The olive oil, red wine vinegar, and honey create a light and tangy dressing.
• The salt and pepper help to enhance the flavors of the other ingredients.