Cucumber, Dill, Feta and Pistachio Salad
Say hello to your new favorite, refreshing salad – Cucumber, Dill, Feta and Pistachio Salad. Crisp cucumbers, fresh dill, salty feta and crunchy pistachios are the perfect combination of flavors!
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons minced red onion or shallot
- 2 English cucumbers sliced thin
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- 2 ounces feta cheese crumbled
- 1/3 cup unsalted pistachios roughly chopped
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Add the apple cider vinegar and salt to a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- Once simmering, add in the minced red onion or shallot and remove from the heat. Let the onion steep and cool in the vinegar for 10-15 minutes.
- In a large serving bowl combine the cucumbers, dill, feta and pistachios.
- Pour the onion and vinegar mixture over the top of the salad and add in the olive oil and black pepper.
- Toss everything together until coated then serve.
Notes
- This salad is best eaten the day it is made. The pistachios will soften the longer they sit in the salad.
- If you want to add a little sweetness to the salad, add 1/2 teaspoon of honey to the warm vinegar and onion mixture.
Nutrition
Calories: 94kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 302mg | Potassium: 223mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 175IU | Vitamin C: 3.2mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 0.6mg