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Minty Greek Cucumber Salsa with Feta and Dill

Name: Minty Greek Cucumber Salsa with Feta and Dill
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Appetizer
Ingredients: 2 English cucumbers, Peeled, seeded, and diced; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, Quartered; 1 small red onion, Finely chopped; 1 cup feta cheese, Crumbled; 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons lemon juice, Freshly squeezed; 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar; Salt and pepper, To taste; 1/4 cup fresh dill, Chopped; 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, Chopped; Lemon zest, For garnish; Mint sprigs, For garnish

Dive into this crisp and tangy salsa featuring cucumbers, feta, and fresh herbs, perfect for a summer appetizer or a side dish.

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·By Ethan Brooks·October 24, 2025

Minty Greek Cucumber Salsa with Feta and Dill — Appetizer served and photographed from above

Prep

10 min

Cook

30 min

Difficulty

Easy

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Salsa Base

For the Dressing

For the Herbs

For the Garnishes

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 175 kcal
Protein: 5.3 g
Carbs: 6.5 g
Fat: 14.7 g
Fiber: 1.3 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 874 kcal
Protein: 26.3 g
Carbs: 32.4 g
Fat: 73.6 g
Fiber: 6.5 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
2 English cucumbers Peeled, seeded, and diced	32	1.8	6	0.4	1
1 cup cherry tomatoes Quartered	27	1.3	5.8	0.3	2
1 small red onion Finely chopped	40	1.2	9.3	0.1	1.9
1 cup feta cheese Crumbled	396	21.2	6.1	32	0
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil	357	0	0	40.5	0
2 tablespoons lemon juice Freshly squeezed	8	0.1	2.7	0	0.1
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar	3	0	0.1	0	0
Salt and pepper To taste	0	0	0	0	0
1/4 cup fresh dill Chopped	4	0.3	0.7	0.1	0.6
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves Chopped	4	0.3	0.9	0.2	0.7
Lemon zest For garnish	2	0	0.6	0	0.1
Mint sprigs For garnish	1	0.1	0.2	0	0.1

These are typical nutritional estimates, not specific dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Salsa Base

1
Combine cucumbers
Place diced cucumbers in a large bowl.
Tip: Ensure cucumbers are well drained to avoid soggy salsa.
2
Add vegetables
Add quartered cherry tomatoes and chopped red onion.
3
Add feta
Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the mixture.

Mixing the Dressing

1
Whisk ingredients
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, and red wine vinegar.
2
Season dressing
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
3
Combine dressing
Pour the dressing over the cucumber mixture and toss gently.
Tip: Let the salsa sit for 10 minutes for flavors to meld.

How to Make Minty Greek Cucumber Salsa with Feta and Dill

Total time: 40 min · Yields 4 servings

1
Marination
Let the mixed salsa sit for 10-15 minutes to enhance flavor.
2
Chilling
Refrigerate the salsa for at least 15 minutes before serving to intensify freshness.