Monday, July 25, 2016

Cucumber with feta, herbs and parsley

  • 2 pounds Persian cucumbers, peeled
  •  Salt and pepper
  • ½ teaspoon grated garlic
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 4 ounces feta, cut into rough 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1 tablespoon sumac
  • 2 tablespoons chopped mint
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
  •  Pinch of crushed red pepper
  •  Pinch of dried oregano
Halve cucumbers lengthwise and slice into 1/2-inch pieces. Place in a large bowl and season generously with salt and pepper. Add garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, feta and sumac and toss to coat. Taste and adjust seasoning.

    Transfer to a serving platter. Just before serving, sprinkle with mint, parsley and crushed red pepper, then dust with oregano.

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