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Bowl of herb cucumber salad with feta and pine nuts

Simple Herbs Cucumber Salad That Holds Up for Meal Prep

This bold and indulgent cucumber salad stays crisp for days, thanks to a clever salting trick and a vibrant herb dressing. Perfect for meal prep!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large English cucumbers or 6 Persian cucumbers
  • 1½ teaspoons salt
  • ¼ cup fresh dill chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh mint chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese optional
  • ¼ cup toasted pine nuts optional

Method
 

  1. Slice cucumbers into ¼-inch rounds. Toss with salt in a colander and let sit for 20 minutes to draw out moisture.
  2. Rinse cucumbers under cold water to remove excess salt, then pat very dry with a clean kitchen towel.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, and black pepper.
  4. Add cucumbers and fresh herbs to the bowl. Toss well to coat evenly.
  5. Let the salad rest at room temperature for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  6. Top with crumbled feta and toasted pine nuts if desired. Serve cold or at room temperature.