Mediterranean Cucumber Salad

This is the salad that makes you feel like you're dining by the Aegean without leaving your kitchen—crisp, herbaceous, and zingy, it's exactly what a weeknight needs when you want something fresh and alive on the plate.

Ingredients:

• 2 large cucumbers, diced
• 200g cherry tomatoes, halved
• 100g crumbled feta cheese
• ¼ red onion, thinly sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste

Method:

1. Whisk together garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil in a small bowl, then season with salt and pepper.
2. Combine cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, dill, and mint in a large bowl.
3. Pour the dressing over and toss gently until everything is coated.
4. Top with crumbled feta and let sit for 5–10 minutes before serving so flavours meld.

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Chef's tip: Make the dressing while you chop—it takes just two minutes, and those few extra moments let the garlic bloom into the oil, giving you deeper, more rounded flavour without any harsh bite.