Description
Looking for a light, crisp, and refreshing dish that’s perfect for warm-weather meals? This Cucumber Blueberry Salad is a beautiful blend of crunchy cucumbers, juicy blueberries, creamy feta cheese, and a hint of fresh herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- 1 large cucumber, thinly sliced (about 1 ½ cups)
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped (or fresh basil if preferred)
- 2 tablespoons red onion, thinly sliced or minced
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar (or lemon juice)
- ½ teaspoon honey (optional for added sweetness)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Optional Add-ins:
- ½ cup baby arugula or spinach
- Chopped walnuts or slivered almonds for crunch
- Avocado chunks for a creamy texture
Instructions
- Prep the ingredients: Wash and dry blueberries and cucumber. Slice cucumber thinly and set aside. Finely chop fresh dill and red onion.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar (or lemon juice), a touch of honey, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Combine salad: In a large salad bowl, add cucumber slices, blueberries, red onion, and fresh herbs. Drizzle the dressing over the top and toss gently to coat.
- Add feta: Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese on top. Gently fold it into the salad or leave it on top for presentation.
- Chill and serve: Let the salad chill in the fridge for 10–15 minutes before serving, allowing the flavors to blend beautifully.
Notes
Fresh herbs elevate simple summer salads. Dill adds a tangy, slightly anise-like flavor that pairs wonderfully with feta and cucumber. Basil offers a sweeter, peppery note if you prefer a milder herbal touch. You can also experiment with mint for a cooling twist. Chop herbs finely and add them just before serving to keep their flavor vibrant.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Salad, Side Dish
- Cuisine: Mediterranean, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 170 kcal
- Sugar: 7g
- Fat: 13g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
Keywords: Cucumber Blueberry Salad