Ingredients:
½ lb cucumber, halved lengthwise, and thinly sliced (about 2 cups) (see note)
½ lb radishes, thinly sliced (about 2 cups)
1 lemon, zested and juiced
1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
1 Tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped, plus more for garnish
2 Tbsp white wine OR rice vinegar
¼ tsp salt, more to taste
¼ tsp gound black pepper, more to taste
¼ cup AND 1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
6 oz. feta cheese, coarsely crumbled (about 1 ½ cups)
Optional:
½ tsp sugar OR honey
Equipment:
Cutting board
Kitchen knife
Microplane
Juicer
Measuring cups and spoons
Medium bowl
Jar with a lid OR other container for dressing
Directions:
- Gather all the ingredients and equipment. Wash the produce and prepare it as detailed in the ingredients list.
- Put cucumber and radish in a medium bowl.
- To make the dressing, combine the lemon zest and juice, garlic, dill, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper in a jar with a lid (or another container). Shake until sugar has dissolved; season with salt and pepper. Add the oil in and shake until emulsified.
- Add the dressing and feta to the cucumber mixture and gently toss together. Garnish with dill.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 1 hour to prevent the cucumber from becoming soggy.
Note: English or Persian cucumbers work best because they are less watery and crisper. Thick slicing cucumbers will also work, but remove seeds before thinly slicing.