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grilled cucumber with feta and mint in a serving bowl with a spoon on a counter
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Grilled Cucumber with Mint and Feta

Juicy and delicious charred cucumber is bolstered by mint, feta, and toasted almonds in this summer salad.
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 as a side
Calories 210kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat the grill to medium-high heat for 10 minutes while you prepare the cucumbers. Oil the grates with a wad of paper towels coated in oil or cooking spray (hold them with tongs while you do this). Alternatively, you can use mesh grill mats to prevent sticking.
  • Prepare the cucumbers by peeling them then slicing in half lengthwise. Slice the two halves in half again crosswise, so that you have four long pieces per cucumber and eight total. Use a spoon to scoop out the seeds and discard. Brush each piece of cucumber with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
  • Place the cucumbers on the oiled grill (or on mesh grill mats), and cook for 4 to 6 minutes on each side or until charred to your liking. Depending on your grill, it may take up to 10 minutes on each side to get a good char. Remove and let cool for a few minutes while you prepare the other ingredients.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the rest of the olive oil and lemon juice. In a separate bowl, combine the chopped mint, feta cheese, and almonds.
  • When the cucumbers are cool enough to touch, slice them into half-moon pieces. Add the pieces to the bowl, drizzle with the olive oil lemon mixture, and toss until combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

  • This dish is best enjoyed right away. Leftovers will only keep well for about a day in the fridge.
  • Feel free to sub other herbs for the mint (basil, parsley, even dill) or goat cheese crumbles for the feta cheese. To make this nut-free, sub pumpkin seeds for the almonds.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 210kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 214mg | Potassium: 336mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 347IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 158mg | Iron: 1mg