Spiralized Cucumber Salad with Feta & Olives

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This easy side dish features a fresh, vibrant cucumber salad with tangy feta cheese, creamy green olives and plenty of fresh herbs—it’s good enough to eat on its own.. If you want to make this a meal option, just add grilled chicken or shrimp on the side, or even canned chickpeas for added protein!


Ingredients:


  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano, plus more for garnish
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 large cucumber
  • 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
  • ½ cup thinly sliced red onion
  • ½ cup cubed feta cheese
  • ¼ cup sliced pitted Kalamata olives


Directions:


Whisk oil, vinegar, oregano, salt and pepper in a large bowl.


Using a spiral vegetable slicer with the chipper blade attachment (for thick noodles), cut cucumber lengthwise into "noodles." Cut the noodles into 2-inch lengths.


Add the cucumber noodles, tomatoes, onion, cheese and olives to the bowl and toss to coat with the dressing. Serve topped with more oregano, if desired.


Tips

Equipment: Spiral vegetable slicer with chipper blade attachment



Article from: https://www.eatingwell.com/recipe/257558/spiralized-cucumber-salad/




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