Cucumber and Tomato Chopped Salad

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Ingredients

  • 2 English cucumbers, seeded and diced (do not peel)
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup red onion, diced
  • 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
  • 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice, from 1 lemon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 6 ounces feta cheese, diced

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, mix all the ingredients (except feta cheese) together. Add the feta cheese and gently combine. Taste and, if necessary, add additional salt, pepper or lemon juice. Serve.Mixing the salad.
  2. This recipe can be made ahead. Prepare the salad as directed but do not add the feta cheese. Store in a covered container in the refrigerator. Before serving, toss in the feta and add additional seasoning, if necessary.