There's a version of this salad on every corner of the internet right now cucumber, tomato, feta, a little onion, a glug of olive oil.
Growing up, vinegar and brine did a lot of heavy lifting in our kitchen.So instead of just oil and salt, this one gets a splash of apple cider vinegar and a little pickle brine (yes, the brine from a jar of pickled banana peppers works beautifully here) for a dressing with real backbone. Spring onion keeps things mild and grassy instead of sharp, and a heavy hand with fresh dill ties it all together.
It's a five-minute salad. No cooking!
Ingredients
- Cucumbers
- Tomatoes
- Feta
- Spring Onions
- Dill
- Olive Oil
- Apple Cider Vinegar
- Pickle Brine
- Salt and pepper
- A pinch of garlic powder
Instructions
- Combine the cucumbers, tomatoes, spring onion, and dill in a large bowl.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, and pickle brine.
- Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss gently.
- Add the feta last, folding it in gently so it doesn't break apart too much.
- Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste. Taste and adjust the vinegar or brine if you want more tang.
- Let it sit for 5-10 minutes before serving if you can - it gives the dressing time to mingle.
Notes
- The brine is the move. A straight oil-and-vinegar dressing is fine, but pickle brine gives this salad a little more personality.
- Make it a meal. This salad is great piled onto toasted rye, or served alongside grilled kielbasa or chicken.
- Make ahead friendly. The flavors deepen as it sits in the fridge, so this is a great one to prep a few hours before serving.
Cucumber, Tomato & Feta Salad with Dill
Five minute no cook summer salad! Great side with any piece of grilled meat
Equipment
- 1 Large Bowl
- 1 Sharp knife
Ingredients
- 2 Cucumbers, sliced or chopped
- 15 Cherry Tomatoes, sliced in half
- ½ cup Feta, crumbled
- 3 Spring Onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoon Fresh Dill, chopped
- 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Pickle brine or banana pepper brine
- Salt + Pepper to Taste
- 1 pinch Garlic powder
Instructions
- Combine the cucumbers, tomatoes, spring onion, and dill in a large bowl.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, and pickle brine.
- Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss gently.
- Add the feta last, folding it in gently so it doesn't break apart too much.
- Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste. Adjust as needed.
- Let it sit 5-10 minutes before serving so the dressing can mingle.
