Feta Cheese and Cucumber Salad

prep time:: 10 min
total time:: 40 min

Makes 4 servings

ingredients

1 large cucumber, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeds removed
Sea salt
12 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
1/2 cup finely chopped sweet onion
1 tablespoon finely chopped mint
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup olive oil
Freshly ground pepper
Mint sprigs

directions

Score cucumber with tines of fork. Sprinkle with salt and let stand for 20 minutes. Mix crumbled cheese thoroughly with onion, chopped mint, lemon juice and oil. Season with pepper. Drain, rinse and slice cucumber. Combine with cheese mixture. Place in shallow serving dish and decorate with mint sprigs. Chill about 30 minutes before serving.

Source: violet laber