Mediterranean Cucumber Ribbon Salad With Feta And Olive Lemon Vinaigrette

Ingredients

• 2 large English cucumbers
• 0.5 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
• 0.33 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
• 0.25 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
• 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
• 0.5 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
• 0.5 teaspoon Honey(optional)
• 1 pinch Salt and black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Wash the cucumbers and use a vegetable peeler to shave them into long, thin ribbons, stopping when you reach the watery seeds in the center.

2. 2

   Place the cucumber ribbons on a paper towel and pat gently to remove excess moisture for a crispier salad.

3. 3

   In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, dried oregano, and honey until well emulsified.

4. 4

   Stir the chopped kalamata olives into the dressing to allow the flavors to meld.

5. 5

   In a large serving bowl, combine the cucumber ribbons and thinly sliced red onions.

6. 6

   Drizzle the olive lemon vinaigrette over the vegetables and toss gently with tongs to coat without breaking the ribbons.

7. 7

   Top the salad with crumbled feta cheese and fresh chopped parsley.

8. 8

   Season with salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste and serve immediately.