Chilled Cucumber and Herb Medley with Feta and Sesame

Ingredients

- 3 medium cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
- 2 teaspoons chili crisp

Instructions

1. Prepare the Cucumbers:
Place cucumber slices in a large bowl. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is dissolved – about 5 minutes. Allow the mixture to cool slightly.

2. Marinate the Cucumbers:
Pour the cooled vinegar mixture over the cucumbers. Let them marinate for at least 15 minutes for the cucumbers to absorb the flavors.

3. Toast Sesame Seeds:
In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the sesame seeds until golden and fragrant, shaking frequently to avoid burning. This should take about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.

4. Prepare Additional Ingredients:
In a separate bowl, combine green onions, cherry tomatoes, red onion, fresh cilantro, dill, and mint. Pour in the lemon juice and sesame oil, stirring gently to combine.

5. Assemble the Snack:
Drain the cucumbers from the marinating liquid. In a large serving bowl, toss the cucumbers with the tomato-herb mixture. Add the crumbled feta and goat cheeses, mixing gently to distribute evenly.

6. Final Touches:
Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds and drizzle the chili crisp over the top. Serve chilled or at room temperature as a refreshing snack.

Preparation & Cooking Times

PT30M
30 minutes

Total Time

PT30M
30 minutes

Type of Dish

Snack

Keywords

Cucumber Salad, Feta Cheese, Goat Cheese, Healthy Snack, Summer Snack, Vegetarian Dish, Fresh Herbs, Chilled Salad, Asian-Inspired, Quick Recipe

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Total: 750 calories

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