Cucumber Feta Salad
Author: Anita Edge
Prep time: 20 mins
Total time: 20 mins
An elegant spicy cool salad full of complementary flavors
Ingredients
  • ¼ cup rice wine vinegar
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ¼ tsp mustard
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 clove garlic, pressed
  • 2 cups peeled, quartered, & sliced cucumbers
  • 1 cup thinly sliced onion, cut in 2 inch strips
  • ½ cup diced green chiles (med. hot to hot)
  • ⅔ cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1 cup diced fresh tomato
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • optional: ½ cup chopped cilantro
Instructions
  1. Place first 5 ingredients in a jar or covered container. Cover, shake to blend, then set aside.
  2. Let cucumber slices sit for about an hour; then drain off excess liquid.
  3. Combine cucumbers, onion, tomatoes, feta, green chiles, and avocado in a large serving bowl and stir to mix evenly. Add cilantro if desired.
  4. Pour the dressing over the cucumber mixture and blend well.
  5. To serve, garnish with feta crumbles and cilantro.
  6. This dish will keep 4 to 5 days in the refrigerator.
Recipe by Denver Green Chili at https://denvergreenchili.com/recipes/salads/cucumber-feta-salad/