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Spicy Cucumber Salad

Spicy Cucumber Salad

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๐Ÿฅ’ A vibrant no-cook salad that balances spicy harissa-marinated feta with cool, crisp cucumbers for a refreshing crunch.
๐ŸŒฟ Quick to assemble and packed with bold Mediterranean-inspired flavors, perfect as a side dish or light lunch.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

Mini cucumbers

Radishes

Red onion

Fresh dill

Feta cheese

Spanish olives

Harissa sauce

Avocado oil

Lemon juice

Instructions

1-MARINATE THE FETA AND OLIVES: Cut feta into ยฝ-inch cubes and place in a jar with Spanish olives. Add harissa and enough water to create a loose sauce. Seal, shake to coat, and marinate at room temperature for at least 30 minutes or refrigerate overnight for deeper flavor.

2-ASSEMBLE THE SALAD: Thinly slice cucumbers and radishes (โ…› inch thick) and red onion into half-moons. Toss vegetables with marinated feta and olives (using a slotted spoon), fresh dill, a pinch of salt, a squeeze of lemon juice, and a drizzle of avocado oil. Spoon in about a teaspoon of harissa marinade liquid, toss gently, adjust seasoning, and serve immediately while crisp.

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Notes

๐Ÿ’ก Use a mandoline for paper-thin cucumber and radish slices to ensure even marination and a prettier presentation.
๐Ÿง‚ Salt the sliced cucumbers and let them sit in a colander for 10-15 minutes, then pat dry to avoid a watery salad.
๐Ÿฅก For meal prep, keep the marinated feta and sliced vegetables in separate containers and combine just before serving.

  • Author: Ruby Bennett
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Marinating Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Salad, Side Dish
  • Method: No-Cook, Marinating
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean, North African
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 160
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 420mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 7g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg