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Cucumber pine nuts salad top with feta
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Cucumber Salad with Basil

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Cucumber salad with basil, pine nuts, and feta. A fresh, simple plant-forward dish with light flavor and easy preparation.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 3
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Calories: 197
Ingredients Equipment Cooking Instructions Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cucumbers sliced
  • 1/3 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 2 tablespoons pine nuts
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil chopped

Equipment

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Cooking Instructions
 

  1. Heat a small pan over low heat.
  2. Add pine nuts and toast for 2-3 minutes until golden.
  3. Remove and let cool.
  4. Place sliced cucumbers in a large bowl.
  5. Add feta cheese and toasted pine nuts.
  6. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice.
  7. Season with salt and black pepper.
  8. Toss gently to combine.
  9. Let sit for 2-3 minutes to blend flavors.
  10. Top with fresh basil before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 197kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 194mgPotassium: 331mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 287IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 114mgIron: 1mg

Notes

• Toast pine nuts carefully to avoid burning
• Use fresh basil for best flavor
• Chill before serving for a more refreshing dish

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